Empowering Conversations: Navigating Sexual Health for Kids and Young Adults with ID/DD

Join us for an engaging webinar featuring tools needed to foster conversations about sexual health.

In this session, participants will discover the importance of discussing sexual health and well-being for all individuals, focusing specifically on those with ID/DD. We will explore strategies for initiating and navigating these conversations in a supportive and understanding manner. 

Additionally, attendees will be introduced to a range of high-quality resources designed to aid in the teaching of sexual health topics, ensuring that children and youth with ID/DD receive the education and support they deserve. 

Empower yourself with knowledge and techniques that not only enhance communication but also promote healthy attitudes towards sexual health. Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the young individuals you support! 

We look forward to your participation in this important conversation!

Participants will learn about:

✅ The importance of sexual health conversations for all individuals, including kids and young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) and developmental disabilities (DD).
✅ Effective strategies for discussing sexual health with your child and support team.
✅ High-quality resources for teaching sexual health to children and youth with ID/DD.

Join us Monday, January 19, 2026
Noon to 1PM

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Guest Speakers:

KellyMarie Meek is the Coordinator of Prevention and Public Health at the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault, where she has worked since 2008. She has spent over 25 years working to end violence and support survivors, and she is passionate about mobilizing communities to build the future that we all want to live in. She has also been a foster parent since 2011 and assists with the training and recruitment of new foster parents in Central Iowa. She lives in Des Moines with her wife Erin and their horde of children and animals, and when she’s not actively working or parenting, she can usually be found staying up way past her bedtime reading, watching Star Trek, or admiring hairless animals on Instagram.


Val Cumming (she/her) is the Training Coordinator at EyesOpenIowa, where she develops and delivers engaging trainings for educators, youth-serving professionals, and health care providers across the state. With over seven years of experience in the field of sexual health education, Val has taught in classrooms, trained hundreds of professionals, and spoken at state and national conferences. She brings a warm, dynamic energy to her sessions while staying grounded in best practices, cultural responsiveness, and a deep commitment to serving diverse populations with care and confidence,