Upcoming Meetings

March 2026 Community of Practice Meeting
Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation
Presenter: Brad Jones
Wednesday, March 25 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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Previous Community of Practice Meeting Materials
Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion in Rural Communities
Presented by Dr. Trenton Landon
Slides (PDF)
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Persons with Disabilities
Presented by Dr. Michael Gerald
Slides and Q&A (PDF)
Utah's Statewide Independent Living Council & State Plan
Presented by Tylee Harmon
Slides (PDF)
Empowering Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
Presented by Erica Lundahl
Slides (PDF)
Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families Through Intersectionality
Presented by Ankita Bhattashali
Slides (PDF)
Accessing Justice: Using collaboration to deploy legal knowledge and resources to new communities
Presented by Katie Cox and Sheri Newton
Slides (PDF)
Engaging Diverse Communities to Support Families Experiencing Developmental Disabilities
Presented by Libby Oseguera
Slides (PDF)
The Lived Experience of Rural Guatemalan Fathers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Presented by Sebastian Romero
Slides (PDF)
Equipping Refugees with Disabilities
Presented by Dedi Ramba
Slides (PDF)
Diverse Partnerships and Community Outreach as a Collaborative Effort
Presented by Sumiko Martinez and Shantel Bishoff
Slides (PDF)
Language Barriers in Accessing Social Services: Considerations for Systemic Improvement
Presented by Diana Ortiz
Slides (PDF)
From Within the Margins: Six Core Ideas of Intersectionality
Presented by Melissa Malcolm King
Slides (PDF)
Bridging Cultures: The Intersection of Disability and Assistive Tech Across Diverse Communities
Presented by Bora Lee
Slides (PDF)
An American Indian Perspective of Disabilities with an Understanding of Native Culture
Presented by Harold Foster
Slides (PDF)
Exploring the Intersectionality Between Rurality and Disability
Presented by Rhiana Medina
Slides (PDF)
Health Equity and Intersectionality
Presented by Rachel Byers
Embracing Diversity: Navigating the Intersection of LGBTQIA+ and Disability Experiences
Presented by Emily Skadorwa
Slides (PDF)
The Power Of Person-First: Language & Expectations for People With Disabilities
Presented by Kelie Hess
Hidden Struggles: Understanding the Intersection of Domestic Violence, Disability, and Diversity
Presented by Victoria Ayala
Holy Cross Ministries' NEFF Program: Niños Especiales y Familias Fuertes
Presented by Emmie Gardner
Past Webinars
Pediatric Medical Shared Decision Making: Provider Session
Presented by Emmie Gardner and Rylee Kiernan
Pediatric Medical Shared Decision Making: Family Session
Presented by Jessie Allery
Handout
Understanding and Working with Disabilities among Indigenous People: The Sweetgrass Method
Presented by Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez
Slides (PDF)