James Meadours delivers the keynote address at a summit in New Jersey to propose reforms to prevent sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities. Meadours, a rape survivor with an intellectual disability, travels the country to raise awareness. JOSEPH SHAPIRO / NPR

Several states and advocates are working to reduce sexual assault of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the wake of an NPR report that found this population suffers some of the highest rates of sexual abuse. In Pennsylvania, a proposed law would make it easier for people with intellectual disabilities to testify in court. Advocates nationally have suggested legislation which would require students with disabilities to receive sex education.