Presented by: Tammie Amsbaugh, Dayrin Lovan, Edward Esbeck, Pamela Quintero Rodriguez of Iowa's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
Session description:
- This session will include a summary of ON TRAC (Our Network of Transition
Recourses to Adult Care) project designed to improve health and health outcomes for
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We will conduct
a short sampling of the Taking Charge of My Healthcare training, led by
self-advocates. We will include resources to support individuals with IDD to advocate
for themselves in health care settings and situations.
Objectives:
- Attendees will participate in a sampling of the Taking Charge of My
Healthcare Self Advocacy training. - Attendees will learn how to support clients to take charge of their
healthcare. - Attendees will learn how to access the Taking Charge of My Healthcare
trainings for their organization.
TCMH Fact Sheet Series:
- The ADA and Accommodations
- Supporting Self Advocacy
- Supporting Someone Who is Going to the Doctor
- Helping with Communication with the Doctor
- Supporting Healthy Sexuality
For more information, please contact:
Tammie Amsbaugh, Program Manager
Center for Disabilities and Development
Iowa's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Skype # 319-467-6350
tamara-amsbaugh@uiowa.edu
