Event Description

STRIDE (Specialty Training in Disability Health Equity) is an interactive, case based educational program that helps healthcare professionals recognize and address ableism in clinical care. The program provides practical tools to improve patient experiences and promote equitable, accessible, and person-centered care for people with disabilities. Through this workshop, we
hope to obtain community input and participant feedback to continue developing and refining the STRIDE training.

Speakers

Jennifer Arnold

Dr. Jennifer Arnold is a neonatologist and medical educator, executive director for Immersive Design Systems, Medical Director in the Skeletal Health Center, Senior Advisor for Disability in the Office of Health Equity at BCH, and Tri-Chair for the Disability Competent Care Committee. She has codeveloped an annual Disability Health Equity Symposium, founded and co-leads the Disability Health Equity Research Collaborative, and helped establish the Disability Alliance Employee Resource Group, where she serves as the executive sponsor.

Nora Renthal

Dr. Nora E. Renthal is a pediatric endocrinologist and physician-scientist, Medical Director of the Skeletal Health Center, and Senior Faculty Advisor for Disability Health Equity at Boston Children’s Hospital. She focuses on advancing equitable care for children with disabilities, specializing in
metabolic bone disease, skeletal dysplasia, and endocrine care. Her research examines disability inclusive communication, healthcare transitions, reproductive and sexual health for adolescents and young adults with disabilities, and strategies to improve equitable care across the lifespan.

Agenda: TBA