Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education upcoming events

Monthly ADHCE Meeting (7 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Thurs May 7, 2026; 11:30-12:30 EST - ZOOM Presentation TOPIC: Enhancing Collaborative Healthcare Practice Across Disciplines via Interprofessional Education

Panelists: President of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) & American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) & VP of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA is a Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy at University of Southern California Chan (USC Chan).

Dr. Skye Donovan PhD, Dean of the College of Health and Edu. at Marymount Univ., professor in physical therapy and Vice President/ Board of Directors for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Dr. Linda I. Rosa‑Lugo, EdD, CCC‑SLP, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)’s 2026 President, is an ASHA Board‑Certified Specialist in Child Language and ASHA Fellow.

Summary of Discussion:

The upcoming panel, featuring representatives from AOTA, APTA, and ASHA, will collectively address the current requirements and delivery of Interprofessional Education (IPE) in their respective clinical fields. By sharing organizational strategies, achievements, and areas for growth, the speakers will highlight both the successes and challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Special attention will be given to how unique skills can overlap yet complement one another, promoting holistic, patient-centered care. The discussion will emphasize opportunities for these three disciplines to work together and other clinician types, illustrating how cooperative efforts strengthen IPE initiatives and ultimately enhance outcomes across occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology. Other healthcare professionals will benefit from understanding the roles of these three disciplines and how IPE collaboration with them can benefit patients via student education.

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ABOUT ADHCE: On the first Thursday of every month at 11:30 EST ADHCE provides a networking opportunity to members and interested guests as well as near Monthly Presentations. The monthly meeting typically includes presentations around current topics of interest, advocacy, and announcements for upcoming events. You can also learn more about the organization and the wonderful work of its members. Students are welcomed. If you are not a member you will need to register to receive a free Zoom invite to attend monthly meetings.

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Registration OPEN - June 18, 2026 ADHCE Virtual Annual Conference (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

 2026 ADHCE Virtual Annual Conference

Thurs. June 18, 2026 10AM - 4PM EST

Registration for submitting your proposed presentation has begun. This event is free!

This virtual event will bring together leaders, educators, and self-advocates in disability health care and education. Please join us virtually for a day of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Please support this event today by becoming a paid member or donating!

For Conference Attendance Registration only: If you want to attend as an audience member only for this virtual conference, please click on the "REGISTER" bar (left hand side of this page) and complete that information.

Register for Conference Presentation - Abstract Submission: Please share your research and inclusive work with our community! We welcome your professional or student abstract to present at the 2026 ADHCE virtual conference. Submit here Due MAY 1st, 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s gathering as we continue advancing disability health care and education, together.

Applying for Student Project Scholarships: You can apply to submit a Student Scholarship Project and possibly be awarded up to $1,000 in ADHCE scholarship funding for your project. These submissions are being accepted for the ADHCE Annual Student Scholarships. Those who are awarded scholarships this year in 2026, will be asked to share their work at next year's, 2027 ADHCE annual conference! Share with your students today! Students - Apply here DUE MAY 1st, 2026.

Monthly ADHCE Meeting (2 Jul 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

If you are not yet a member please join ADHCE.We do welcome donations to support ongoing operational expenses as the organization continues to grow.

Monthly ADHCE Meeting (6 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

On the first Thursday of every month at 11:30 EST ADHCE provides a networking opportunity to members and interested guests as well as near Monthly Presentations. The monthly meeting typically includes presentations around current topics of interest, advocacy, and announcements for upcoming events. You can also learn more about the organization and the wonderful work of its members. Students are welcomed. If you are not a member you will need to register to receive a free Zoom invite to attend monthly meetings.

ADHCE does not collect registration fees for any event and proudly offers monthly meetings and an annual conference at no additional cost to attendees. We do welcome donations to support ongoing operational expenses as the organization continues to grow. And if you are not yet a member please join ADHCE.

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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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