Community of Practice Meetings

Beyond the Job: Culture, Community, and the Employment Journey
Presented by Amber Marsh (Oct. 15, 2026)
Slides (PPT)

Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion in Rural Communities
Presented by Dr. Trenton Landon (January 2026)
Slides (PDF)

Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Persons with Disabilities
Presented by Dr. Michael Gerald (February 2026)
Slides (PDF) and Q&A (PDF)

Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation
Presented by Brad Jones (March 2026)
Slides (PDF) and VR Handout (PDF)

Utah's Statewide Independent Living Council & State Plan
Presented by Tylee Harmon (Sept. 2025)
Slides (PDF)

Empowering Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
Presented by Erica Lundahl (Oct. 2025)
Slides (PDF)

Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families Through Intersectionality
Presented by Ankita Bhattashali (Dec. 2025)
Slides (PDF)

Accessing Justice: Using collaboration to deploy legal knowledge and resources to new communities
Presented by Katie Cox and Sheri Newton (Oct. 2024)
Slides (PDF)

Engaging Diverse Communities to Support Families Experiencing Developmental Disabilities
Presented by Libby Oseguera (Nov. 2024)
Slides (PDF)

The Lived Experience of Rural Guatemalan Fathers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Presented by Sebastian Romero (Feb. 2025)
Slides (PDF)

Equipping Refugees with Disabilities
Presented by Dedi Ramba (July 2024)
Slides (PDF)

Diverse Partnerships and Community Outreach as a Collaborative Effort
Presented by Sumiko Martinez and Shantel Bishoff (Aug. 2024)
Slides (PDF) 

Language Barriers in Accessing Social Services: Considerations for Systemic Improvement
Presented by Diana Ortiz (Sept. 2024)
Slides (PDF)

From Within the Margins: Six Core Ideas of Intersectionality
Presented by Melissa Malcolm King (April 2024)
Slides (PDF)

Bridging Cultures: The Intersection of Disability and Assistive Tech Across Diverse Communities
Presented by Bora Lee (May 2024)
Slides (PDF)

An American Indian Perspective of Disabilities with an Understanding of Native Culture
Presented by Harold Foster (June 2024)
Slides (PDF)

Exploring the Intersectionality Between Rurality and Disability
Presented by Rhiana Medina (March 2024)
Slides (PDF)

Health Equity and Intersectionality
Presented by Rachel Byers (Jan. 2024)

Embracing Diversity: Navigating the Intersection of LGBTQIA+ and Disability Experiences
Presented by Emily Skadorwa (March 2024)
Slides (PDF)

The Power Of Person-First: Language & Expectations for People With Disabilities
Presented by Kelie Hess (Aug. 2023)

Hidden Struggles: Understanding the Intersection of Domestic Violence, Disability, and Diversity
Presented by Victoria Ayala (Nov. 2023)

Holy Cross Ministries' NEFF Program: Niños Especiales y Familias Fuertes
Presented by Emmie Gardner (Oct. 2023)

Learn From Us: A Lived Experience Panel on Disability Language
Panelists from the Partners in Disability Research Advisory Board at Utah State University (May 2026)

Pediatric Medical Shared Decision Making: Provider Session
Presented by Emmie Gardner and Rylee Kiernan (July 2024)

Pediatric Medical Shared Decision Making: Family Session
Presented by Jessie Allery (July 2024)
Handout (PDF)

Understanding and Working with Disabilities among Indigenous People: The Sweetgrass Method
Presented by Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez (Feb. 2025)
Slides (PDF)