“Brené Brown better watch out... Shanya's about to be a new queen in town!”

- 2024 Conference Attendee

Acclaimed Speaker and Trainer, Featured in a Discovery Channel Short Documentary, Published Author, and a Guest for Multiple Recorded Interviews, as well as Radio and Podcast Shows

Once nicknamed the “Seminary Sexpert” while she was studying to become an ordained minister, Shanya Luther has taken a road rarely traveled - from youth pastor and ministerial candidate to sexuality educator and sexual health rights advocate for people with complex needs.

Within all of her topics, she shares real-life stories of people she has worked for and weaves them together with lessons and information to challenge her audiences to advocate for, and protect, all peoples’ sexual health rights.

Shanya delivers memorable, game-changing keynotes that empower parents and professionals supporting people with complex needs to do better and be better.

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Keynote Speaker

Shanya is definitely not your grandma’s

“Shanya is amazing!!!”

“Very engaging! I loved the real stories that connected to the information.”

“Shanya is a wonderful presenter. She is very knowledgeable, passionate, and relateable!”

“I enjoyed everything - tone, content, attitude, style of presentation!”

Passionate. Humorous. Poignant.

Keynote Topics

  • Custom Keynote

    Shanya can create a custom keynote regarding sexuality and complex needs, or customize one of her current topics, to fit your event’s theme.

  • Getting Serious About Funny Business

    We've all been in that uncomfortable situation where the taboo topic of sex came up and we wish it would just go away. But with everything we know about our need for human connections, we absolutely have to address healthy sexual development for people with disabilities, disorders, and/or who need long-term care.

  • Sexual Rights Are Universal Human Rights

    Global organizations such as Amnesty International, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations are all prioritizing the need to understand and recognize sexual rights as basic human rights. So, what does it mean to support a vulnerable person to truly exercise sexual self-determination? From quality of life and intrinsic motivation, to comprehensive sexual healthcare and the limitations of guardianship, protecting these civil rights is critically important!

  • Lessons From The Anna Stubblefield Case

    People have very strong opinions regarding the Anna Stubblefield Case featured in the Netflix film called, "Tell Them You Love Me". And the story is certainly loaded with fears, failures and fallacies. However, we need to recognize the lessons and truths this case does offer, including: 1. the critical role of communication for quality of life, 2. the ethical imperative for professional boundaries 3. the intersectionality of disability, race, religion, education, and class, and 4. a person's basic right to sexual expression.

  • Social and Sexual Person-Centered Supports

    Is your organization dedicated to providing person-centered services? Are you ready to go all the way?!? Let's talk about practicalities of helping someone explore their sexuality and relationships while balancing safety and empowerment. And let's make sure everyone in your organization is prepared for the wild, weird, and wonderful real-life situations that go hand-in-hand with this work!

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