Among Friends

Sexual health rights are human rights. At Among Friends, our services are rights-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered—helping individuals, families, and professionals support healthy relationships, self-determination, and improved quality of life. Support should empower people to thrive. 💛 Let us support you. Visit among-friends.org/tier-1 for more information on our last training of 2026.

At Among Friends, we support the whole person. From consultation and assessments, to advocacy, trainings, and tools, our work helps people with complex needs build safer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Because sexuality, relationships, dignity, and self-determination matter. 💛 Visit among-friends.org/tier-1 to see if we are a good fit for you. Next training starts in November!

Ready to grow your skills and deepen your impact? The Among Friends Certification Program offers innovative and interactive training, advocacy tools, mentorship, and community for professionals and caregivers supporting people with complex needs. Learn. Connect. Advocate. 💛 Registration for the next training available through end of October. Visit among-friends.org/tier-1 to join the movement.

Everyone deserves support that honors dignity, autonomy, and healthy relationships. Our Sexual Self-Determination Certification Program helps professionals and caregivers build the skills to support social-sexual health in proactive, person-centered, and trauma-informed ways. Because informed support changes lives. 💛 Visit among-friends.org/tier-1 to register for our next Tier 1 in November.

Sexual health rights are human rights. At Among Friends, our trainings are rights-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered—helping individuals, families, and professionals support healthy relationships, self-determination, and improved quality of life. Support should empower people to thrive. 💛 Let us support you. Visit among-friends.org/tier-1 for more information.

At Among Friends, we support the whole person. From consultation and assessments, to advocacy, trainings, and tools, our work helps people with complex needs build safer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Because sexuality, relationships, dignity, and self-determination matter. 💛 Visit among-friends.org/tier-1 to register for our up coming training!

Ready to grow your skills and deepen your impact? The Among Friends Certification Program offers innovative and interactive training, advocacy tools, mentorship, and community for professionals and caregivers supporting people with complex needs. Learn. Connect. Advocate. 💛 Next training available this Fall! Register now!

Visit among-friends.org/tier-1 to join the movement.

Everyone deserves support that honors dignity, autonomy, and healthy relationships. Our Sexual Self-Determination Certification Program helps professionals and caregivers build the skills to support social-sexual health in proactive, person-centered, and trauma-informed ways. Because informed support changes lives. 💛 Visit among-friends.org/tier-1 to register for our next Tier 1 in November.

Supporting sexuality and relationships for people with ID/DD takes more than good intentions, it takes education, tools, and confidence. The Among Friends Sexual Self-Determination Certification Program equips professionals, parents and caregivers with practical, person-centered strategies to support healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and self-determination. Register now for our last Tier 1 training of 2026! among-friends.org/tier-1
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Stories have the power to build understanding.

Movies, television, and other forms of media allow us to experience the world through someone else's perspective. Yet people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are still too often portrayed as side characters—or their stories are told through the lens of someone without lived experience.

That's why authentic representation matters. When people with ID/DD have the opportunity to tell their own stories, audiences gain a deeper understanding of disability, identity, relationships, and everyday life.

We've put together a small list of recently released films that feature authentic disability representation and/or center the experiences of people with ID/DD. We'd love to keep the conversation going!

What movies, shows, or documentaries featuring genuine ID/DD representation have you enjoyed recently? Share your recommendations in the comments! 🎬💟