Thomas Caswell is a self-advocate from Vermont and is a 2018-2019 SARTAC Fellow. Thomas’ project created resources for youth and adults with developmental disabilities coming out as lesbian, gay or bisexual. He also researched and is recommending other resources geared toward self-advocates, their families and allies. Thomas worked in partnership with Champlain Community Services and Green Mountain Self-Advocates in Vermont.

“Coming Out” is a saying that means telling others about your:

• Sexual orientation (who you love or are attracted to)
• and your gender (how you feel – like a man or a woman or both or neither)