Tufts University, Boston, MA, May 4th, 2023. Free. This conference will provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, people with disabilities, family members, and other interested individuals to learn about current research and practice in the field.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
· Keynote: Advancing Health Equity for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities – Sarabeth Broder-Fingert, MD
· Weight Management in Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) – Lauren Ptomey, PhD, RD
· Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Introduction and Comorbidity with Autism (ARFID) – Jennifer Thomas, PhD
· Promoting Physical Activity in Youth with IDD – Brian Helsel, PhD
· Designing Culturally Tailored Health Interventions: The Case of PODER Familiar, A Health Promotion Program for Latinx Families of Children with IDD – Sandy Magaña, PhD, MSW and Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar, PhD
Registration is required to https://umassmed.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pDhXQJsdGEgsw6 or contact HWRN@umassmed.edu
The HWRN is located at the UMass Chan Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine
