Relationships, sexuality and decision-making capacity in people with an intellectual disability

There is a need for greater education of caregivers and a need for discussion of the complex issues regarding relationships and sexuality at a societal and policy level. The development of self-advocacy in disability services provides a vehicle to operationalize the changing service ideologies in a way that provides greater opportunities for enriching relationship experiences whilst also preventing undue risk of harm. However, successful self-advocacy requires organizational support, and this remains the greatest challenge for service providers.