Advancing Research through the Inclusion of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities |
Please complete the information below to register for "Advancing Research through the Inclusion of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" on Wednesday, April 24 from 12-1:30 pm. Presented by SCTR Integrating Special Populations and Workforce Development, this presentation will discuss the implications of the underrepresentation of disabled people in research - as both participants and researchers - and identify approaches to combat the inequities that result from this underrepresentation. Participants will also learn strategies to help make their online and in-person research more accessible for and inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In addition to being an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Ayers also serves as associate director of the University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, director of the National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality, and co-founder of the Disabled Parenting Project.
Her research interests include disability identity/culture, healthcare equity, bioethics, community inclusion, and the use of media to teach, empower, and reduce stigma. Dr. Ayers serves on multiple task forces and national and state coalitions related to improving outcomes for people with disabilities. She infuses the mantra, "Nothing about us without us," into all her scholarly and community-based pursuits.
The registration link will be sent immediately following completion of this form. Attendees may register after the event begins and still receive a link. For registration questions, please contact Kristen Briggman at burgstei@musc.edu.