Navigating Unique Intersectional Experiences: LGBTQ+ Community Organisations Addressing Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities' Needs

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-10-06 DOI:10.1111/jar.13308

Élise Milot, Ann-Sophie Otis, Kévin Lavoie, Martin Caouette, Bertille Marthouret

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Abstract

Background

This exploratory study aimed to enhance the understanding of practitioners' experiences within LGBTQ+ community organisations when providing interventions for LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual disabilities. Three specific objectives were outlined: to document the situations and challenges encountered by practitioners; to identify perceived needs among LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual disabilities and to elicit their suggestions for recommendations to improve services.

Method

A qualitative approach, involving in-depth interviews with 12 Québec-based LGBTQ+ community practitioners, underwent content analysis.

Results

Findings were organised around three themes: perceived support needs of LGBTQ+ people with intellectual disabilities; challenges experienced in intervention and recommendations to improve services. Findings reveal that practitioners frequently face significant challenges when supporting LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual disabilities, who often struggle with multiple daily challenges and insufficient support.

Conclusions

The study highlights the need to empower LGBTQ+ organisations with essential skills and foster partnerships with public service staff to ensure a more inclusive, intersectional approach.

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探索独特的交叉体验：解决智障人士需求的 LGBTQ+ 社区组织。

背景：这项探索性研究旨在进一步了解 LGBTQ+ 社区组织的从业人员在为 LGBTQ+ 智障人士提供干预服务时的经验。研究提出了三个具体目标：记录从业人员遇到的情况和挑战；确定 LGBTQ+ 智障人士的需求；征求他们对改善服务的建议：采用定性方法，对 12 名魁北克 LGBTQ+ 社区从业人员进行了深入访谈，并对访谈内容进行了分析：调查结果围绕三个主题展开：智障 LGBTQ+ 人士的支持需求感知、干预过程中遇到的挑战以及改善服务的建议。研究结果表明，从业人员在为智障 LGBTQ+ 人士提供支持时经常面临重大挑战，他们经常要面对多重日常挑战和支持不足的问题：本研究强调，有必要赋予 LGBTQ+ 组织必要的技能，并促进与公共服务人员的合作，以确保采用更具包容性的交叉方法。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.