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Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people with developmental disabilities and mental retardation : stories of the Rainbow Support Group / John D. Allen.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Allen, John D. (John Darrett), 1956- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- People with mental disabilities--Sexual behavior--United States.
- People with mental disabilities.
- Developmentally disabled--Sexual behavior--United States.
- Developmentally disabled.
- Gay people with disabilities--United States.
- Gay people with disabilities.
- Lesbians--United States.
- Lesbians.
- Bisexual people--United States.
- Bisexual people.
- Trans people--United States.
- Trans people.
- Gender identity--United States.
- Gender identity.
- Self-help groups--United States--Case studies.
- Self-help groups.
- LGBTQ+ support groups.
- LGBTQ+ disabled people.
- Genre:
- Case studies.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (244 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 2013.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Experience the birth of the first support group for sexual minorities with developmental disabilities! Reflecting an unprecedented development in the disabled and sexual minority communities, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation: Stories of the Rainbow Support Group describes the founding, achievements, and history of a unique group providing support for people with developmental disabilities or mental retardation (DD/MR) who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender. In this pathbreaking book, group founder John D. Al
- Contents:
- Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; SECTION I: BACKGROUND; Chapter 1. Reflections at Four Years: A Brief History of the Rainbow Support Group; Chapter 2. Professional Perspectives: Observations by Support Staff; SECTION II: THE MEMBERS; Chapter 3. Andrew; Chapter 4. Joe; Chapter 5. Ron; Chapter 6. Andy Loves Joe Loves Ron Loves Andy Loves Ron Loves Joe Loves Andy; Chapter 7. Pam and Dana; Chapter 8. Steven; Chapter 9. The Quiet Guys: Daniel, Will, Allen, Bob, and George; Chapter 10. Bill; Chapter 11. Tim; Chapter 12. Ben; Chapter 13. Lisa
- SECTION III: THE LEADERSChapter 14. Facilitator, Maureen Thomas; Chapter 15. Founder, John D. Allen; Conclusion; References
- Notes:
- First published 2003 by Harrington Park Press.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-56023-396-6
- 1-315-80163-9
- 1-317-76612-1
- 1-317-76613-X
- 9781315801636
- OCLC:
- 874153084
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