This training is open to St.Amant staff and Volunteers (exceptions apply). If you are a staff member, please speak to your supervisor to register. If you are not a St.Amant staff member, and would like more information about this training opportunity, please email training@stamant.ca’

Training Overview

People living with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexual beings with diverse experiences. They often face unique barriers to sexuality and reproductive autonomy.

Learning Objectives

• develop skills related to “teachable moments”
• learn how to initiate conversations around sexual and reproductive health with the people they support.

Participant Experience
Participants are expected to join using a device with a webcam and microphone to fully participate. ​

About the Trainer
J Fiedler, MSW
Training Institute Facilitator
J Fiedler is from Detroit, Michigan with an educational background in social work. In 2007 they began their sexual health career supporting those living with HIV/AIDS. Since immigrating to Canada in 2016 they began working with the Sexuality Education Resource Centre facilitating sexuality discussions on various treaty lands around Manitoba from The Pas to Vita. J has also worked as a bicycle mechanic which has one thing in common with sexual health: lube makes things work better!

If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please email training@stamant.ca with the details and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please contact us 7-10 days prior to your training event.

Si vous exigez des mesures d’adaptation dues à une incapacité ou une condition médicale, veuillez nous en informez en nous envoyant un courriel à l’adresse suivante: training@stamant.ca. Nous ferons de notre mieux afin de vous accommoder. Merci denous contacter au moins 7 à 10 jours avant votre session de formation.