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  • MD and Me: Sexual Reproductive Rights for People with Disabilities

    Posted by Danielle "Dani" Liptak on October 3, 2019 at 11:58 am

    As a woman with muscular dystrophy, do you feel dismissed at the gynecologist or by other doctors when you ask about sexual health? Has the doctor made you feel like an afterthought or that people with disabilities don’t typically come in for their sexual health? Do you avoid the gynecologist due to inaccessibility? Does the doctor neglect to make the environment more welcoming for people with disabilities?

    Check out Kristin’s story here! Introducing Kristin Duquette, she is a globally-recognized disability rights advocate. A five-time American Paralympic Record Holder, three-time Junior National Record Holder, and former Captain of the U.S. Swim Team for the 2010 Greek Open. From 2015 to 2017, Kristin served inside the Obama Administration. Follow her on Instagram here: @kristin__duquette

    Danielle "Dani" Liptak replied 4 years, 6 months ago 1 Member · 0 Replies
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