After years of trying to help the disabled men in Outsiders improve their skills at asking women out, Tuppy decided not to waste any more time, and approach an expert. Richard La Ruina, aka "Gambler" is the British pick up trainer, part of an International gang of experts who train men all over the world.
SHADA (the Sexual Health and Disability Alliance) would like to know what training you have received, and/or what training you would like to enable you to confidently support disabled patients, clients, and colleagues in the area of sex and relationships.
Latest News: Outsiders will be featured in the Sunday Times on Sunday 15th February. This feature will also cover the relaunch of the www.TLC-Trust
crackers and party hats provided ~ come along and get into the festive spirit!
One of our members is doing research concerning people who use assisted ventilation at home - e.g. CPAP machines for sleep apnoea, and NIPPY machines etc.
Disabled people invited to send their comments to the Home Office about whether it should be illegal to purchase sex, enjoy brothels and whether lap dancing clubs cause a nuisance. Deadline 8th October 2008. See Tuppy Owens' response.
Here is an outline of events that are happening in the West Country until December. Details of how to get to the August event by both car and public transport are given below. Information for other events will be sent out nearer the time.
From August 2008 the Midlands lunch will be held every 1st Saturday of the month, at: The OId Orleans, 80 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1AU. Tel: 0121 633 0144. www.OldOrleans.com
On 9th February 2008, disabled Outsiders members at the London Club Lunch were invited to join in a discussion on the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill, and an overwhelming majority agreed. We sat around a table and discussed the consequences for disabled people if the Bill were made Law, and it became illegal to pay for sex and download and possess extreme pornography.
Outsiders was mentioned in the House of Lords on 22nd January. Lord Thomas of Gresford, for the Lib Dems, when commenting on the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill 2008, said, "Before I leave this point, I refer to the specialist interest material we have received from the Outsiders Trust, which represents the interests of physically disabled people. That is the sort of issue I hope we will come back to in Committee"
Lee and Shah went on a trip paid for by the BBC and led by BBC employee Asta Philpott, all the way to a brothel on the Costa Brava to lose their virginity. This highly entertaining programme will be screened on Wednesday 24th October 2007 on BBC1 at 10.40pm.
LoveHoney, the sex toy mail order company that recently ran a "Design a New Sex Toy Competition" (see http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/sex-toys-blog/index.cfm/Design-A-Sex-Toy) have asked for guidance on what design would sell to a large number of disabled people, to help them experience sexual pleasure and/or reach orgasm.
Outsiders has been commended in The Institute of Development Studies' 'Gender and Sexuality Report', published by Sussex University and Bridge.
The MS Trust runs regular chatroom sessions on their website which allows people to address questions directly to professionals in the management of Multiple Sclerosis .
Outsiders is delighted to announce our new Patron - Alison Lapper.
Disabled People in Sweden may swing Swedish law towards freedom and tolerance.
The next edition of 'Children of Helen House' on BBC2 on Tuesday 30th January at 10pm, will feature a young man with Muscular Dystrophy who does not want to die without having experienced sex.
Now established for 28 years, Outsiders remains the only Charity in the world for physically and socially disabled people to find partners.
The Documentary 'Disabled and Looking for Love' has won a prestigious award!
The 2006 AGM of Different Stroke s on Saturday 7th October had a theme of sex, and was opened by Dr Tom Shakespeare.
Sweet Talk, a new group for neuro-diverse people to learn how to ask someone out.
Zig Zag TV Production Company are looking for men who have difficulty establishing relationships and being intimate with women.
The Sexual Freedom Conference, Riotous Pleasures, took place on Saturday 6th May 2006 at the Toynbee Hall
Alison Lapper has accepted the Outsiders Award of the 2006 Erotic Awards which will be staged at the Night of the Senses on Saturday 2nd September. Details at www.erotic-awards.co.uk
Stars in the Sky is a dating and friendship service for adults with learning difficulties
Julie Fernandez, star of the TV Comedy show "The Office" has invited the Outsiders Club to join her at a Conference on Relationships
We are setting up a new LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)network in Outsiders and this is being coordinated by our french volunteer, Philippe with the help of Eirwen.