Docs With Disabilities Initiative

Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHoH) students bring invaluable perspectives to health professions, but they often face significant barriers. This video highlights the importance of accessible environments, effective accommodations, and the resilience of DHoH students navigating these programs. Thank you to the AMA Ed Hub/AMA Ed Hub for highlighting the Docs With Disabilities Initiative work! Join us in advocating for more inclusive health professions training by watching and sharing this video. Let's create a future where every student has the support they need to thrive. 💙 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eQwKYxzX #DisabilityInclusion #HealthProfessionsEducation #NursingEducation #MedEd #DocsWithDisabilities #DHOH Designated Interpreters LLC

🌟 Disability inclusion in Health Professions Training (#HPE) is a shared responsibility. Creating safe, accessible training environments requires a collective effort from all of us, ensuring every trainee has the opportunity to thrive. At Docs With Disabilities Initiative, we're here to support inclusive training across health professions, from education to policy development. We’re thrilled to partner with the American Medical Association (AMA) to broaden the reach of this essential work and make a positive impact. Together, let’s champion #accessibility and empower the next generation of health professionals! 💪✨ #DisabilityInclusion #HealthProfessions #DocsWithDisabilities #AMA

Clear masks enhance communication, reduce fear, and alleviate anxiety for patients. They should be a standard in every training space, fostering a more accessible environment for #DHOH learners, trainees, and patients alike. 🌟 Discover valuable resources from the Docs With Disabilities Initiative, now available through the AMA Ed Hub. Check out this impactful video created by: Sarah Triano, MS, NCC, LPC, Alicia Booth, Carrie Knopf, Kruti Shah and Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA. https://lnkd.in/eV7P96ZN

Many thanks to Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar for a truly inspired visit. The faculty and leadership are deeply committed to student wellbeing and access, and I’m thrilled to embark on our research collaboration. I look forward to growing and learning alongside this remarkable team of medical educators!

📣 Call for Case Studies: Accommodation & Implementation in Medical Education I am thrilled to announce that I will be guest editing the October 2025 supplement of Academic Medicine focused on creating disability-inclusive environments in medical education! 🎉 We are inviting submissions of case studies that highlight successful and innovative implementations of reasonable accommodations in medical training. These case studies will serve as a proof of concept, offering practical insights and lessons learned to help guide clinical educators and leaders in fostering more inclusive spaces for all learners. As disability inclusion continues to grow as a vital component of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, this supplement aims to drive positive change across medical education. 🔎 Submission Guidelines: 📄 Up to 2,000 words, with sections covering Background, Approach, Outcomes, Lessons Learned, and Next Steps. 🖼️ Up to 3 exhibits allowed. 📅 Important Dates: Dec 15, 2024: First drafts due Jan 15, 2025: Review decisions about whether cases move forward to the editorial committee 🔗 More info here: https://lnkd.in/edm7bu26 I can’t wait to read your submissions and see the incredible work being done to make medical education more accessible and inclusive. #DisabilityInclusion #MedicalEducation #CaseStudies #AcademicMedicine #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityAccess #AccessInMedicine #DocsWithDisabilities

🌟 FREE WEBINAR - Nov 20, 2024, at 12 PM ET 🩺 Join us for an insightful session on Clinical Accommodations in Nursing Education, sponsored by: Docs With Disabilities Initiative (DWDI) - Access in Nursing Program Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) This webinar will explore best practices for determining and implementing clinical accommodations, and share strategies for fostering an inclusive environment for nursing students with disabilities. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyKhDU-3 Accessibility Information: ASL interpretation and CART captioning will be provided. For additional accommodations, please contact: profdev@ahead.org. #NursingEducation #DisabilityInclusion #ClinicalAccommodations #NursesWithDisabilities #AccessInNursing #DWDI #AHEAD #AACN

Have you grabbed your copy yet? This book is absolutely INCREDIBLE! 📚✨ Join Drs. Justin Bullock and Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA as they dive into their favorite parts and kick off an exciting Author Q&A with the brilliant Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS gold, an extraordinary author and advocate. This is a great opportunity to connect with a like-minded community and engage in meaningful conversation. Don’t miss out on being part of the audience! 🆓 Free and open to all 📢 ASL and CART provided for accessibility 📅 Date: December 4, 2024 🕒 Time: 4 PM EST / 1 PM PST 📍 Location: Online via Zoom 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXXShX-9 To fully participate, we encourage you to get your copy of the book in advance: https://bit.ly/3XVymHj Looking forward to your questions and aha moments! 💡 #BookClub #AuthorQandA #DisabilityInclusion #DocsWithDisabilities #MedEd

New from Docs With Disabilities Initiative– The State of Disability Inclusion in Health Science Education https://lnkd.in/gTD_HU5X

We are thrilled to partner with the AMA Ed Hub to amplify #DisabilityInclusive resources for #HealthProfessionsEducation (#HPE) training programs. Accessible and Inclusive Education is CRITICAL to meeting equity in our workforce. Join us today and be part of an #Access movement! #AccessInMedicine #AccessInNursing #AccessInPharmacy #MedEd #NursingEducation #PharmacyEducation #DocsWithDisabilities

✨ Resource Reminder for Disability Resource Professionals! ✨ Our Medical School Terminology Guide is designed to help you confidently navigate the often complex language, acronyms, and structure of medical education. 💡 This guide equips you with the tools to better support students with disabilities through both coursework and clinical experiences. 📘 Dive into the guide here: https://lnkd.in/e92gt2Vm #DisabilityInclusion #MedicalEducation #DRP #MedEd #SupportAndAccess #DocsWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessInMedicine