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AIDS action resources on sexuality, STDs, and AIDS
This is a listing of internationally created and available resources on sexuality, STDs and AIDS. It contains categories of training material, books, teaching tools and games, comic books, newsletters, resource lists, directories and videos.
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Annotated Bibliography of Published Research on HIV/AIDS Among the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
This is a comprehensive list of studies and abstracts on "population-based research" on HIV/AIDS among the deaf population, compiled by the CDC National AIDS Hotline. The studies have been categorized under surveys, deaf culture and policy/training.
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Everybody needs to think about AIDS
Everyone needs to think about AIDS
Everyone should be concerned about AIDS
These pamphlets are a handy resource providing concise information on STDs, transmission of HIV and precautions to take to protect oneself from the infection. It uses illustrations, large print and bulleted points, serving as quick reference for anyone seeking information on STDs and HIV/AIDS. These could be useful tools for anyone trying to reach disabled populations with easy-to-understand, short pamphlets.
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Wellness & Disability Initiative
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Introduction to sexuality education for individuals who are deaf-blind and significantly developmentally disabled
Kate Moss and Robbie Blaha (English)
Published in September 2001, this book is a comprehensive overview of sex education covering topics like modesty, sexual health care, masturbation, touch boundaries etc. Aimed at parents and providers of deaf-blind children, it is well suited for a developed country audience. Although, it does not specifically mention HIV/AIDS, it provides a good discussion on many relevant issues for people designing HIV intervention programs. It also includes a good reference section at the end.
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Know about HIV and AIDS
(English)
A useful booklet with pictures and information on methods of transmission of HIV infection and prevention, specifically designed for use by individuals with disability.
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Wellness & Disability Initiative
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Let's talk about condoms
(English)
It's a small booklet using illustrations to explain what a condom is, how to use one and the dos and don'ts of condom use. The booklet can be used anywhere. Non-Canadian organizations can ignore the brand names of condoms used in the booklet.
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Wellness & Disability Initiative
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Me HIV+... What Do? A Guide for Deaf People Living with HIV Disease
(English)
Produced by the AIDS services of Austin, Texas, this guide is aimed at deaf individuals living with HIV. It includes sections on taking care of your health after being infected, and medication, as well as women's health and how to deal with your emotions after being diagnosed. Several sections such as insurance and social support services will be more relevant to individuals in developed countries. However, overall a good straightforward source of information that can be used in both developing and developed countries.
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NADH program review material
(Nepalese)
Created with support from FHI and USAID, the National Association for Deaf and Hearing Impaired, Nepal, this is a teaching aid and manual (flipchart) for use in the field. Each illustrated page contains a "closed caption section" containing Nepalese sign language drawings. It includes methods of transmission of HIV, condom use and primary prevention. Graphics are explicit and could be used for AIDS education for all adult groups.
Currently awaiting permission to post on our website.
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Relationships and Health Workshop - Manual for the Training of Deaf Peer Educators (English)
This is a detailed, elaborate and 66-page long participatory Training of Trainers manual for Deaf Peer Educators. Designed with enormous thought and detail for a 4-day workshop setting in India for deaf adolescents, this manual is culturally relevant and applicable to other resource-poor settings. Easily available props are recommended and used in an innovative manner. The modules for the workshop covers general areas like the physiology of the human body, menstruation, the male and female reproductive systems and body mapping. Other modules include – understanding attraction, intercourse, pregnancy and birth. A detailed module on STDs and HIV/AIDS follows. Sensitive topics like abortion, violence and privacy ("Who can touch you?") are included.
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Remarkable Conversations: A Guide to Developing Meaningful Communication with Children and Young Adults who are Deafblind
Miles Barbara and Riggio Marianne (English)
A comprehensive book designed by teachers, working with the deaf-blind, for teachers. While there's nothing specifically on HIV/AIDS, it can be an excellent resource for those working with deaf-blind individuals. It has detailed chapters on communication - a critical and essential skill needed while talking about sex and HIV/AIDS with children and adolescents. Also recommended for parents of deaf-blind children and advocacy organizations. While designed for deaf-blind individuals, much of the information in this book is appropriate for establishing communication between parents and children who are deaf or blind or intellectually disabled.
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Perkins School for the Blind: Remarkable Conversations
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Resource list - sexuality, sexual assault and HIV/AIDS for the developmentally disabled
This is a listing of resources, with price listings and publisher information, for people working with individuals with developmental disabilities (intellectual impairments). E.g. sexuality, HIV, sexual assault. Most of the books and handbooks listed are applicable to the United States, but contain some ideas and information that can be used more broadly.
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SexualHealth.com Resources
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SIECUS bibliography on sexuality and disability
This list consists of a series of resources on sexuality and disability divided by audience viz. professionals, parents, youth, teachers. There is a list of publishing organizations with contact details for those interested in these books. Unfortunately, most of these books are expensive and more applicable to the United States.
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Where Women Have No Doctor: A Health Guide for Women
(English)
Chapters 9 and 17 of this book address women with disabilities and AIDS respectively. Although this book does not address women with HIV specifically, we feel this is an excellent resource with universal appeal, given the simple language and illustrations.
Chapter 9 (PDF)
Chapter 17 (PDF)
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Hesperian foundation
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