Events
This is where we will post upcoming events that we are involved with, or that we are just interested in. Post-event, if it is recorded and we are given a copy, we will post a link on the most relevant page. Let us know of any events you think we should share with the community.
Please Note: we may include our names on these pages, everyone else will be identified as “Contributor” or “Peer” unless express permission has been given. If you have any comments or feedback on anything posted, please contact us.
Event: Caring and Consent: Navigating Sexuality with Caregiver Support
When: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual - Microsoft Teams
Caring and Consent: Navigating Sexuality with Caregiver Support
Melanie: Wallace and I are so pleased that two of our Sexuality & Access Project 2.0 team members are hosting this event. This topic is often overlooked or completely ignored. We are looking forward to TK & Thyra's presentation.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital: The Bloorview Research Institute's ProFILE Lab is excited to announce our upcoming KNEDS (Knowledge Network of Expertise in Disability & Sexuality) webinar.
Thyra & TK's Overview: In this workshop we will explore the dynamics that exist in the relationships between disabled folks and their attendants/caregivers when it comes to sexuality and the provision of care. Many people find talking about sex complicated- the added layer of navigating logistics, set-up, clean-up, privacy, boundaries, communication, and so much more with a caregiver who may be paid staff, a family member, friend, service organization employer or otherwise- can be extra complicated. We will explore pathways for ensuring that disabled individuals experience non-judgmental, un-biased supportive care when it comes to sex and sexuality, and that attendants have the tools, resources, and information needed to feel comfortable and responsibly provide support.
About Thyra & TK: Thyra (she/they) and TK (they/them) are a couple of feminist dreamers, community builders, advocates, educators and… an actual couple. Thyra is an educator and inclusive sex and relationship therapist, specializing in topics of disability, sexuality, gender, ethical/consensual non-monogamy, and their various intersections. TK is a non-profit leader, currently as the executive director of Abortion Care Canada, after serving as the executive director for SHORE Centre, as well as a manager at the sexual assault support centre. Thyra and TK both exist in the world as queer, genderwild, disabled people, raising kids, pets and an unreasonable number of plants.
If you are interested in going to this FREE event, use the QR code on the poster or click the link below.
Event: Exploring Relations Between Adults with SCI and Their Romantic Partners Survey
When: Open now
Location: Online
SCI Relationship Study
Wallace & Melanie: “Exploring Relations Between Adults with Spinal Cord Injury and Their Romantic Partner” is a study that is currently underway. If you have the time, please consider participating.
Their website states: The purpose of this unique study is to examine adults with spinal cord injury and their romantic partner's impressions towards intimacy, sexuality, and relationship satisfaction through survey-based questionnaires. This study is conducted in collaboration with the University of Ottawa, McGill University, The University of British Colombia Okanogan, and Spinal Cord Injury BC with funding from the Craig H Neilsen Foundation Psychosocial Postdoctoral Fellowship Award.
Dr. M Rocchi, Dr. S Sweet and Dr. H Gainforth