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Record Nr.

UNINA9910813508203321

Autore

Allen John D (John Darrett), <1956-, >

Titolo

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people with developmental disabilities and mental retardation : stories of the Rainbow Support Group / / John D. Allen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

1-56023-396-6

1-315-80163-9

1-317-76612-1

1-317-76613-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (244 p.)

Disciplina

306.7/087/4

306.70874

Soggetti

People with mental disabilities - Sexual behavior - United States

Developmentally disabled - Sexual behavior - United States

Gay people with disabilities - United States

Lesbians - United States

Bisexual people - United States

Transgender people - United States

Gender identity - United States

Self-help groups - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published 2003 by Harrington Park Press.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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