Developmental Disabilities & Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 5, 2026
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Brain Injuries face unique challenges in navigating sexual health and relationships, including disparities related to sexual violence. Truly inclusive prevention efforts must be rooted in Disability Justice! For TTA on enhancing Disability Justice in your work, contact NCCASA’s Prevention Capacity Building Manager, Jamilia Martineau-Lopez [email protected]
Upcoming Webinar! Join NCCASA & NCCADV on Wednesday, March 11 at 11am for a webinar on the Intersection of Interpersonal Violence: Supporting People with IDD and Brain Injury. The webinar will introduce IPV, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), and Brain Injuries - then dive deeper into understanding them as co-occuring issues, share some action steps to address them intersectionality, and explore existing resources. Register here!
Member Program Highlight! Learn more about member organization Rape Crisis Center of Robeson County’s Partnership with UNC on Increasing Sexual Health Equity in the IDD Community in Robeson
New Resource Alert! NCCASA has supported NC DHHS with the development of this Interpersonal Violence Resource Hub for People with IDD/TBI
NCCASA Resources!
- Resources for Disability Justice & IPV
- Sexual Violence Prevention with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities- recorded webinar (grabación Español)
- Toolkit for Teaching Sexual Consent to Children and Young Adults with I/DD