Register Now for Upcoming Sessions
Pap Camp: Reproductive and Sexual Healthcare for People with IDD
Wednesday, September 9 at 12 p.m.
Event Description:Join us for a virtual learning session on reproductive and sexual healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, presented by Dr. Lecomte, DO. This session will explore common barriers to care, practical ways to make healthcare more inclusive and accessible, and strategies for supporting informed decision-making. This session is designed for people with IDD, family members, caregivers, and support professionals, and is open to the public.
What You’ll Learn:
- Common barriers that can make reproductive health exams and screenings harder for people with disabilities to access.
- How health disparities can affect access to preventive healthcare and why regular screenings are important.
- Strategies and resources that can help individuals feel more comfortable and confident during reproductive health exams
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Understanding Mental Health Medications: A Three-Part Learning Series for the IDD Community
Wednesday, September 16, at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14, at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11, at 12 p.m.
Event Description: Have questions about medications used to support mood, behavior, and mental health? You’re not alone. Join our three-part series to learn the basics, understand common concerns, and gain tools for having informed conversations with healthcare providers. Designed for families, caregivers, professionals, and advocates in the IDD community, this series will help make a complex topic easier to understand.
Presenter: Dr. Holly Brown, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCS, Executive Director, Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, St. John Fisher University
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Assistive Technology Through Every Stage of Life
TRAID – Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Tuesday, September 22, at 12 p.m. OR 6 p.m.
Event Description: Join us for an informative presentation on how assistive technology can support individuals with disabilities throughout every stage of life. This session will highlight a variety of tools, devices, and resources that promote independence, support success in education and employment, improve daily living skills, and increase community participation. Attendees will learn about assistive technology options and available supports that can help meet changing needs across the lifespan.
Presenter: Melinda Dolezal, TRAID Director, Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
What You’ll Learn:
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- How assistive technology can support independence at different stages of life.
- Examples of tools and devices used at home, school, work, and in the community.
- How assistive technology can improve communication, learning, and daily living skills.
- Where to find resources and supports to access assistive technology services.
Questions? Contact Member Relations.
Translations Available
Real-time written translations in Spanish, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, and other languages will be provided.
Traducción escrita en tiempo real disponible en Español.
提供中文实时书面翻译。
提供中文實時書面翻譯。