• To understand the discrimination experienced by people with a learning disability who cross-dress
• To learn techniques to support people with learning disabilities who want to cross-dress
• To familiarise yourself with gender issues in the context of people with learning disabilities
People with a learning disability who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or as a cross-dresser can experience multiple layers of discrimination and experience numerous challenges in having their needs met. This article describes a group that was set up to support five men with learning disabilities who wanted to cross-dress. The aim of the group – called Being Me – was to offer the men support, education and empowerment. The article includes case studies to illustrate the men’s experiences of being part of the support group.
Learning Disability Practice. doi: 10.7748/ldp.2022.e2187
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to external double-blind peer review and checked for plagiarism using automated software
Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Thacker J, Moore-Jones N (2022) Setting up a support group for men with learning disabilities who cross-dress. Learning Disability Practice. doi: 10.7748/ldp.2022.e2187
AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank all the men who attended the Being Me group
Published online: 08 September 2022
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