Disability & Healthy Relationships ECHO

There is a general lack of awareness and capacity around supporting healthy relationships and sexuality education for individuals with disabilities. This ECHO is primarily for professionals who provide services or support to individuals with disabilities, in any capacity. This ECHO training series will share important information, education, and resources about the intersection of disability and healthy relationships, sexuality,  consent, and abuse prevention to increase the knowledge and capacity of professionals who work in various fields. With this information, participants will be better equipped to share accurate information, resources, and support for individuals with disabilities.

These sessions are FREE for all participants

The target audience is adults with disabilities, family members, and professionals who serve individuals with disabilities 

Sessions will be held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST via Zoom video conferencing technology






New iECHO Quick Guide

Two people holding hands outdoors, standing close together in soft sunlight, with the words ‘Healthy Relationships’ displayed at the bottom.Project ECHO at Utah State University logo, featuring the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences.

Contact Us

(435) 890-5768
projectECHO@usu.edu

2026 - 2027 Series Schedule

Date Subject Matter Expert                  Topic                      
March 12, 2026 Alex Schiwal Disability & Abuse
April 9, 2026 Kye Doran Pregnancy and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
May 14, 2026 Erin Meottel Abuse: Prevention, Signs, & Reporting
June 11, 2026 Alexandria Acor & Raven Burton Sexuality & Ableism
July 9, 2026 Morrigan Hunter Disability & Sexuality: Addressing Professional Biases
September 10, 2026 Nova McGiffert Consent & Boundaries: Tools for Empowerment
October 8, 2026 Lynne Tomasa, Celina Urquidez & Gina Griffiths Understanding Sexual Violence and Lived Experiences: Research to Practice 
November 12, 2026 Amanda Rich  Trauma-Informed Care & Leadership in IDD Services
December 10, 2026 Renee Soniat Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention (LEAP) Program
January 14, 2027 Damon Bryan Healthy Relationships are More Than Individual Skills: How Systems Shape Connection for Disabled Individuals
February 11, 2027 TBD Trauma Informed Approach to Working with Survivors with IDD
March 11, 2027 Bora Lee Beyond Access: Creating Safer Supports for Survivors with Disabilities