Prenatal genomic testing and disability rights
Tom Shakespeare is Professor of Disability Research at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia.He is a member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics and chaired the working party which produced their recent report on Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis. He is also part of a Hastings Center project on the future of prenatal diagnosis. He will speak about prenatal genomic testing and disability rights.Air date: 2/22/2018 1:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Sexual and reproductive health in persons with disabilities
Tom Shakespeare is Professor of Disability Research at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia.He is a member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics and chaired the working party which produced their recent report on Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis. He is also part of a Hastings Center project on the future of prenatal diagnosis. He will speak about sexual and reproductive health in persons with disabilities.Air date: 2/5/2018 10:30:00 AM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
NIH Disability Employee Awareness Program 2017
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated in recognition of the historical and cultural contributions of persons with disabilities. This year ’ s national theme is “ Inclusion Drives Innovation. ” The theme promotes the benefits of a united and diverse biomedical workforce by encouraging innovation through the lens of diversity and inclusion.
At NIH, we continually strive to serve as a model employer of those with disabilities. We use this time to address challenges that affect their employment and focus on strategies for recruitment and retention. NIH stands ready to continue partnering w...
Source: Videocast - All Events - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Optimizing the Investment in Medical Devices for Rehabilitation (Day 2)
To convene stakeholders to determine best methods to work with investigators developing devices and assistive technologies for the medical rehabilitation market to clear regulatory and payer hurdles for market entry and successful commercialization. The theme of the workshop is to identify success stories of rehabilitation devices that have entered the market for clinical application or for direct use by the individual with disability. The group will identify needed resources, infrastructure, and information needed to build on these successes and identify avenues for dissemination of these throughout the research community...
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 31, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Optimizing the Investment in Medical Devices for Rehabilitation (Day 1)
To convene stakeholders to determine best methods to work with investigators developing devices and assistive technologies for the medical rehabilitation market to clear regulatory and payer hurdles for market entry and successful commercialization. The theme of the workshop is to identify success stories of rehabilitation devices that have entered the market for clinical application or for direct use by the individual with disability. The group will identify needed resources, infrastructure, and information needed to build on these successes and identify avenues for dissemination of these throughout the research community...
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 31, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Moving from Diversity to Inclusion: The Experience of a 9/11 Survivor and His Guide Dog
The NIH Section 508 Program in partnership with the independent blind and low-vision resource sharing group, 3 Blind Mice, are proud to continue the National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme #InclusionWorks in a special event. Please join us for “ Moving from Diversity to Inclusion: How to change our perceptions about disabilities and overcome our own inner handicaps, ” on November 14th from 1:00PM-2:00PM on the NIH Main Campus, Building 10, Lipsett Amphitheater. This event will be presented by Michael Hingson, survivor of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, #1 New York Times Best Seller and renowned ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 7, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Author video abstract: Rimmer et al. A New Framework and Practice Center for Adapting, Translating, and Scaling Evidence-Based Health/Wellness Programs for People With Disabilities
No description available (Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - Video)
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - Video - April 1, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: video
2015 HHS Diversity Day
This is the second annual Department-wide celebration of HHS’ diverse workforceBruce J. Stewart, Deputy Director, Training, Compliance and Strategic Initiatives, Office of Personnel Management, Kristin Merony, Financial Policy Management Analyst, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cynthia Richardson-Crooks, Director, EEO Compliance and Operations Division, HHS, Akinyemi Banjo, Policy Advisor, Office of Disability Employment (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor, Bonita V. White, Director, Diversity and Inclusion Division, HHSAir date: 10/29/2015 9:00:00 AM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - October 15, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Disability Awareness and Etiquette
Presented by: Kimberly Kirkpatrick and Victoria GrossCategory: HHS OnlyAired date: 10/06/2015 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - October 7, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: video
Pathways to Prevention Workshop: Total Worker Health-What's Work Got to Do With It? (Day 1)
Total Worker Health® (TWH) means policies, programs, and practices that integrate protection from work-related safety and health hazards with efforts to promote health and prevent disease for the advancement of worker well-being. One hundred forty-five million Americans are workers, and most spend at least 50% of their active time at the workplace. Despite improvements in occupational safety and health over the last several decades, workers continue to suffer work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths. In 2007, it is estimated that there were over 53,000 deaths caused by work-related illnesses, and the estimated total c...
Source: Videocast - All Events - October 7, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Pathways to Prevention Workshop: Total Worker Health-What's Work Got to Do With It? (Day 2)
Total Worker Health® (TWH) means policies, programs, and practices that integrate protection from work-related safety and health hazards with efforts to promote health and prevent disease for the advancement of worker well-being. One hundred forty-five million Americans are workers, and most spend at least 50% of their active time at the workplace. Despite improvements in occupational safety and health over the last several decades, workers continue to suffer work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths. In 2007, it is estimated that there were over 53,000 deaths caused by work-related illnesses, and the estimated total c...
Source: Videocast - All Events - October 7, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Disability Awareness and Etiquette
This workshop will present & discuss the appropriate workplace etiquette which cultivates an environment inclusive of people with disabilities, where diversity thrives and all employees can be more comfortable and productive.
Objectives include identifying & dispel myths, stereotypes & common misperceptions; learning appropriate disability etiquette, including respectful communication and cultural competencies, understanding the impact of unconscious bias and stereotyping on people with disabilities, and increase emotional intelligence for interacting with people with disabilitiesAir date: 10/6/2015 1:00:00 PM (Source: Vi...
Source: Videocast - All Events - September 23, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Author video abstract: Pilutti et al. Physical Fitness Assessment Across the Disability Spectrum in Multiple Sclerosis: A Comparison of Testing Modalities
No description available (Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - Video)
Source: Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - Video - September 17, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: video
