Desexualization of Disability: Ableism, Autonomy, and Sexuality
Desexualization of disability is the assumption that disabled people are asexual, undesirable, or incapable of relationships, intimacy, and sexual autonomy.
Infantilization of Disabled Adults: Autonomy, Dignity, and Sexual Rights
Infantilization of disabled adults means treating disabled adults as childlike or incapable, often limiting autonomy, privacy, relationships, consent, and personal decision-making.
Disability: Accessibility, Autonomy, Health, and Sexuality
Disability can affect physical, sensory, intellectual, developmental, or neurological functioning and may interact with accessibility, health, relationships, autonomy, and sexuality.