Supported Loving toolkit

Online dating

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When it comes to using the internet, technology or something like online dating, there should be a choice to use it or not, but choice should always be informed.

Resources

Keeping safe online – easy read

Achieve Together have created an easy read guide for staying safe online for people with learning disabilities.

Internet dating photo story

Central sexual health made a photo story for online dating.

Safety Net Project ARC

This booklet from ARC talks about a type of Disability Hate Crime called Mate Crime – which means that sometimes friends are actually fakes. This booklet tells you what to look out for and what to do if a mate crime happens to you or to someone you know.

How to Stay Safe Online

Guidance from the Ann Craft Trust on how to Stay Safe Online – Guidance for Adults and Young People with Learning Disabilities

Internet and phone bullying – easy read

Easy read factsheet from Surrey Police on internet and phone bullying.

Learning disabilities, autism and internet safety – Parents guide

All parents understand the importance of internet safety. This guide outlines some suggestions to help you limit the risk of your child having negative experiences online and understand what action can be taken if they do. This guide also suggests resources that will help your child get the most out of the internet.

Friends Against Scams

Good video on how to spot a variety of online scams from Friends Against Scams.

Safeguarding Adults Online Perspectives on Rights to Participation

This book provides an overview of policy and practice in supporting vulnerable adults online. Providing an essential analysis illustrated by recent court rulings and case studies, the authors advocate for the effective support of adults with learning disabilities and/or mental capacity issues in their digital lives without compromising their privacy and participation rights.

I made a new friend online (easy read)

I’ve made a new friend online. This leaflet helps people to:

• Understand tactics online groomers use to exploit people

• Stay safe online

• Get help

What am I looking at online?

The leaflet helps people to:

• Learn what type of image are inappropriate

• Know the legal and personal consequences

• Access help and support

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Supported Loving toolkit

The Supported Loving network has produced a series of guides to help support people with issues surrounding sexuality and relationships.

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What Is Supported Loving

What is Supported Loving?

For some people finding love is often more than just chemistry – it can come down to getting the right support

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Supported Loving network

Supported Loving is not a formal membership organisation. Anyone can take part, it is free.

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