Our first session day of our annual Disability and Mental Health Summit is quickly approaching, and we are very excited for all of our terrific sessions!
You can register here for our program, and find more details about the Summit at DisabilitySummit.com.
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8:30 am – 9:00 am
Keynote Speaker
Federal Disability Policy Update with Michael Gamel-McCormick, Disability Policy Director for Senator Bob Casey
9:10 am – 10:10 am
Children’s Mental Health from a General Pediatrics Practice Perspective: Barriers, Observations/Trends, Potential Improvements and More
Have you ever wondered how to facilitate and enhance mental health care when interacting with a child’s primary care physician? This presentation is designed to provide an overview to parents, teachers and other branches of the mental health care team and provide general understanding of children’s mental health care as it traverses the medical system.
10:20 am – 11:20 am
Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk
When someone in your life attempts suicide or experiences suicidal thoughts, it can be difficult to know how to best support them in their recovery. Introduction to Supporting Those At Risk is designed to provide you with information and resources on how to support someone in your life with lived experience, someone’s experience with suicidal thoughts and/or a past suicide attempt.
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
#NotAshamed: Mental Wellness and Advocacy for Youth with Disabilities
Join Joyce Bender, international disability advocate, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast Disability Matters, as she discusses the importance of changing the dialogue about mental health for youth with disabilities to one that promotes mental wellness, pride in one’s journey, and advocacy skills. This session will explore the need for mental fitness programming for youth with disabilities.
1:25 pm – 2:25 pm
Constructing Normalcy: A Discussion on Being an Ally and Advocate
The session title, Constructing Normalcy, comes from an important article by disability studies scholar Lennard Davis. In this session, a panel of undergraduate students and university faculty from Robert Morris University will discuss their experiences learning to be disability allies and advocates.
2:35 pm – 3:35 pm
Planning for College: An Overview of Inclusive College Programs
This session provides an overview of inclusive college programs serving students with intellectual disabilities. including information on finding the best fit, application, admission and enrollment processes, paying for college, and navigating campus life.
Stay tuned for more information about our second session day on May 26th – we’ll also be having our Resource Fair on that day, too. We hope you will join us!
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