Utah Regional LEND - Urlend

Thank you Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice for the recognition of our graduates in this important work. We appreciate the valuable partner you are, and the support you provide!

IDRPP Honors Graduates, Trainees of 2026 Congratulations to our employees who are marking a graduation milestone this year! In addition, the URLEND program is honoring the trainees who have finished their course. JoLynne Lyon

Training

Leading the Way to Our Own Health: Developing a Healthcare Advocacy Training by People with IDD, for People with IDD

Apr 14, 2026 01:00 PM MST
https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lBzXbesYR7K3qDyZQec1eA #/registration

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant disparities in access to healthcare services, and many have experienced marginalization and discrimination within service systems. This presentation will explore how we convened an inclusive work group to develop an accessible healthcare advocacy training for people with IDD. We will discuss the importance of direct patient perspectives along with the values and strategies we used to create a true partnership in the development of a participatory training curriculum. A panel of self-advocate team members will discuss our collaborative process and how inclusive partnerships promote empowerment and positive outcomes.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Leading the Way to Our Own Health: Developing a Healthcare Advocacy Training by People with IDD, for People with IDD. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant disparities in access to healthcare services, and many have experienced marginalization and discrimination within service systems. This presentation will explore how we convened an inclusive work group to develop an acces...