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Reproductive autonomy for individuals with disabilities has historically faced numerous barriers – many of which continue to persist today. This session will discuss key areas of reproduction, including pregnancy, contraception access, and sex education, and what experiences often look like. The session will end by discussing how rehabilitation counselors can assist individuals with disabilities in their reproductive endeavors and empower them to engage in reproductive autonomy.
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand reproductive health, autonomy, workplace impact and how to support in employment practice.
- Grow knowledge in key areas including relationships, pregnancy, contraceptive access, and access to care - examining intersections with employment services, such as workplace accommodations, restroom access, menstruation management, scheduling flexibility, and employee self-advocacy.
- Reflect on ways you can incorporate reproductive health and autonomy conversations into your general and vocation-focused practices.
About the presenter:
Katelyn Matkin (she/her) is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services at the University of North Texas. She earned her doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Counselor Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she completed her dissertation focused on pregnancy experience with fibromyalgia. Her research interests are primarily in reproductive areas and sex education for individuals with disabilities, in addition to the ethical and supervision practices of rehabilitation counselors.
In her clinical work as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Katelyn has worked in a variety of settings including with transition-aged individuals with disabilities in higher education, and with pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders.
