“Inspiring Advocacy, Awareness and Action within all Communities“

On Friday, October 17th, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital will host a one-day virtual conference focused on improving accessibility in disability health care. This conference aims to highlight the critical importance of developing and strengthening cross-disciplinary partnerships in the care of our most vulnerable patient populations.  Presentations will explore the necessity of expanding interdisciplinary training opportunities, promoting awareness of universal design principles, and recognizing the essential role that individuals with lived experience play in shaping effective and inclusive treatment plans.

Keynote Speaker  
Megan Morris, PhD, MPH, CCC-SLP
Associate Professor
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department of Population Health
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Founder and Director of the Disability Equity Collaborative

Kimberly Mathos, DO, MPH
Course Director

ASL interpreters will be provided. Continuing education credits will be offered. This conference is free for students, interns, residents, patients and family members.

Click HERE for more information and to register