One in four adults in the United States ar e living with some kind of disability. This diverse community is made up of unique individuals whose knowledge\, skills\, talents and experiences add important perspective\, resourcefulness\, and creative energy to our societ y. Still\, people with disabilities are underemployed\, overrepresented in health inequities and experience healthcare access barriers. This 90-minute education session will define disability\, introduce inclusive practices f or language\, etiquette and bias management. We will highlight campus resou rces to help participants begin to think of ways to move from compliance to inclusion within their work environments.
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< p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Washin gton University School of Medicine sponsored events. If you are a person wi th a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in thi s event at least one week before the event\, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Washington University School of Medicine Office of Diversity\, Eq uity\, and Inclusion in advance at 314-273-2809 or MedDEI@wustl.edu
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