The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade places the reproductive health of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in grave jeopardy, as this population suffers a high amount of abuse, including sexual assault.
An estimated 32.9%, or one in three, adults with intellectual disabilities have been sexually abused. The more severe a person’s intellectual disability is, the higher this rate becomes.
Additionally, women with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a greater risk for poor pregnancy outcomes. This is increased by the socioeconomic factors that many with intellectual disability face.
