THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL VALUES ON ISSUES OF SEXUALITY AND DISABILITY

Issues of sexuality and disability have traditionally been value-laden ed areas. Using quantitative and qualitative methodology attitudes tow ard sexual practices and relationships of individuals with disabilitie s were examined. Responses of teachers and administrators were differe ntiated an the variable of level of disability (moderate and severe di sabilities). Results of the study indicated that teachers and administ rators differentiated between individuals with moderate and severe dis abilities on issues of sexual practices, types of relationships deemed appropriate, and the right to have children. The potential effects of trainer values an sexuality issues of individuals with disabilities a pe discussed.