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The 2021 CIDD “VIRTUAL” COMMUNITY TALK SERIES presents: SELF-ADVOCATES AND I/DD PROFESSIONALS PANEL: “Individuals with I/DD and getting the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Panel Discussion”

September 8, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Panelists will share their knowledge and experiences getting the COVID vaccine, where you can get it, and resources that address fears and challenges. There will be time for Q&A.
Learning objectives:
1. Learn from the lived experience of people with disabilities who received the COVID 19 vaccine
2. Learn more about how to access the vaccine
3. Learn about the types of resources and supports available that address fears and challenges around getting the vaccine

The 2021 CIDD “VIRTUAL” COMMUNITY TALK SERIES presents:
Register here:
http://apps2.research.unc.edu/events/index.cfm?event=events.go&key=ACB9
… At the time of registration, you will receive a Zoom link to join the Community Talk Series…
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1.5 CREDIT HOURS – ARE AVAILABLE
Please direct any questions to
Debbie Reinhartsen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP at Debbie.Reinhartsen@cidd.unc.edu

SELF-ADVOCATES AND I/DD PROFESSIONALS PANEL:
• Greg Boheler – LEND Self-Advocate, MS in Occupational Therapy Candidate
• Rob Christian, MD – CIDD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry
• Curtis Hill – DRNC – Director of Project ACCESS
• Kenneth Kelty – Disability Advocate and Public Speaker
• Jackie Kelty – Proud Mom and Parent Advocate Living with MS
• McCafferty Kermon – CIDD (and U of A) – Self-Advocate Faculty and Liaison
• Cheryl Powell, BSW QDDP – NCCDD Chairperson-Advocacy Development Committee; Chairperson-North Carolina Empowerment Network Inc.

“Individuals with I/DD and Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine – A Panel Discussion”
Panelists will share their knowledge and experiences getting the COVID vaccine, where you can get it, and resources that address fears and challenges. There will be time for Q&A.

Moderated by: Anna Ward – CIDD Director of Advocacy and Inclusion

At the time of registration, you will receive a Zoom link to join the Community Talk Series…
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1.5 CREDIT HOURS – ARE AVAILABLE

Details

Date:
September 8, 2021
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Website:
http://apps2.research.unc.edu/events/index.cfm?event=events.go&key=ACB9

Other

Contact Email/Phone
karen.craig@cidd.unc.edu