Disability Lead’s Post

📅 Webinar Announcement: Join us for an enriching panel providing mentorship to women with disabilities in the nursing profession. Title: Mentoring for Nurses with Disabilities Date: May 8, 2023 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EST Registration: https://bit.ly/WWDIN_Panel Moderators: Dr. Brigit Carter, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Dr. Lisa Meeks, PhD, MA, Docs With Disabilities Initiative (DWDI) Panelists: Andrea Dalzell MSN-ED, RN Clarissa Michalak-Midzi DNP, ACNPC-AG, CCRN Vera Kunte Sabrina Jamal-Eddine Michele Lopez Rachel Derr DNP, MSN, RNC-LRN, CNE This panel is part of a broader effort by the Docs With Disabilities Initiative to curate free and accessible support resources for nurses, nursing students, and potential nursing students with disabilities. Our aim is to build a supportive community through mentorship that enhances opportunities and fosters empowerment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from and connect with leaders in nursing and disability advocacy. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a student, or simply interested in the topic, this webinar promises valuable insights and practical advice. 🔗 Click to register and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/WWDIN_Panel #Nursing #DisabilityAdvocacy #Mentorship #HealthcareInclusion #WomenInNursing #NursesWithDisabilities #AccessInNursing We look forward to seeing you there!

This is such an important panel.

Facing a national nurse shortage, many children with disabilities in California are struggling without the home care they need. Discover in this insightful article how we can tackle this challenge and bring nurses back into the homes of these deserving kids. Let's explore solutions together! 🌟 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gXDtPVUQ #NursesNeeded #HomeCare #DisabilitySupport #HealthcareSolutions

‘Gaps’ in preventative care for people with learning disabilities Urgent action is needed to improve preventative healthcare for people with learning disabilities by reforming annual health checks and boosting staffing, a new report warned. #nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #learningdisabilities #learningdisability #annualhealthchecks #prevention https://lnkd.in/ePa_JvMW

If your DEI work and definition of underrepresented nurses doesn’t include disabled people you are not being inclusive. There is minimal research about disabled nurses and nursing students (something I am working on with colleagues) and we are not even considered for most DEI initiatives. Professional nursing organizations, how are you including disabled nurses and the disabled community in your health equity work? If you are not, how will you correct that? What are you doing to address health inequities for people with disabilities? How are you advocating for disabled students to become nurses? What steps are you taking to address ableism that disabled nurses experience? I would really like to hear from professional nursing organizations because what I see is a lot of exclusion. Our contributions to nursing are often overlooked. #DEI #Disability #DisabledNurse

‼️‼️IMPORTANT NEWS‼️‼️ The RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum Committee have had a Congress submission ACCEPTED. A Matter for Discussion will be on the Agenda this June. Redefining Learning Disability Nursing: that this meeting of RCN Congress discusses whether the title Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities remains appropriate for contemporary practice. 🤔 What are everyone’s thoughts? 🙌 Are any of you coming to RCN Congress in Wales this year? We think it will be an interesting debate…… #LearningDisability #Neurodisability #RCNCongress24

Empowering nurses, empowering change: fighting for equal opportunities and treatment for all, especially the differently abled: https://lnkd.in/gQbbTKf8

"Explore the unique offerings of V Care Assisted Living – A dedicated initiative led by registered nurses. Our focus is on individualized care, fostering a supportive community for individuals facing disabilities. This post underscores our dedication to improving lives through compassionate care, engaging activities, and a secure, inclusive setting. SERVICES WE PROVIDE: 1. Personal activity assistance 2. High-intensity personal activity assistance 3. Community nursing 4. Therapeutic support 5. Household tasks 6. Life skills development 7. Innovative community participation 8. Group and center-based activities 9. Life stage transition assistance 10. Community participation 11. Travel and transport assistance 💥 Discover why V Care is the trusted choice for exceptional disability services. Connect with us today to explore how we can support you or your loved ones. 💥 📞 (02) 4072 2275 📧 Info@vcal.com.au 🌐 www.vcal.com.au #ndisprovider #vcareassistedliving #supportcoordinators #support #NDIS #newparticipants #personalisedcare"

Case Study Spotlight: Last-minute nursing care for an individual with learning disabilities. ◻️ Requirement: A local authority contacted us to provide immediate care provision to a female adult with Autism and extreme behaviours of distress, as her current care provider had withdrawn due to an increase in aggression towards others and damage to property. ◻️ Solution: The same day, we established a core team of nurses and healthcare assistants with the necessary skills to manage challenging behaviours to keep the client and others safe. Working with the local authority and Learning Disability team, we stabilised and maintained the care package, greatly reducing the incidents. 👉 Request a last-minute nurse today: https://lnkd.in/eisrhxMK #SuccessStory #CaseStudy #ClientSuccess #ClientTestimonial #TheGuild #LearningDisabilityCare

Case Study Spotlight: Last-minute nursing care for an individual with learning disabilities. ◻️ Requirement: A local authority contacted us to provide immediate care provision to a female adult with Autism and extreme behaviours of distress, as her current care provider had withdrawn due to an increase in aggression towards others and damage to property. ◻️ Solution: The same day, we established a core team of nurses and healthcare assistants with the necessary skills to manage challenging behaviours to keep the client and others safe. Working with the local authority and Learning Disability team, we stabilised and maintained the care package, greatly reducing the incidents. 👉 Request a last-minute nurse today: https://lnkd.in/eisrhxMK #SuccessStory #CaseStudy #ClientSuccess #ClientTestimonial #TheGuild #LearningDisabilityCare