Me Too training and consultation – An Everyday Life consists of people having pertinent information on sexuality, relationships and prevention of victimization. The desire for relationships exists for every person in each stage throughout the lifespan but unfortunately many people are not provided the education or tools to assist in making these relationships successful. The Me Too philosophy developed by Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski, places emphasis on each person with a disability is a person of worth and is entitled to the right to engage in empowered relationships. This philosophy supports the premise that people with disabilities should have access to appropriate education, information and resources that address sexuality and personal relationships.
All people have the right to pursue relationships without being presumed incompetent, exploited or abused. A person with a disability should have access to accurate sexual health and relationship information just like a person without a disability. People need to be empowered and be proactive with their own sexual health. Advocates, family members and providers need the tools to assist people with disabilities achieve their empowerment goals instead of having to react to the alarmingly high statistical rates of abuse and exploitation.