Join colleagues for Embracing Inclusion: Building Bridges Between Education and Medicine鈥攁n opportunity to learn more about inclusivity for students with disabilities in classrooms, on campus and in community and health care settings.
Hosted by the John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences, the School of Education and
the Disability Options Network, Embracing Inclusion will be held Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom
There are two conference tracks: inclusive health care and inclusive higher education.
The event features a keynote presentation on creating inclusive classrooms and culturally
competent health care from Dr. Al Condeluci, former chief executive officer of Pittsburgh鈥檚
Community Living and Support Services.
Guests also will hear from Duquesne faculty, disability experts and advocates, including
a Duquesne student and alumni. Advocates will share their experiences in education
and health care, offering valuable insight into the challenges and successes of navigating
these systems.
Breakout sessions will highlight inclusive teaching practices, health care disparities
and diversity in medical education. A networking reception will immediately follow
the event, offering guests the opportunity to connect with professionals from the
education and health care fields.
Free to attend, conference guests are asked to by Friday, Sept. 20. Certificates of participation will be provided.
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September 09, 2024