Magee-Womens Hospital and the UPMC Disabilities Resource Center will be hosting the Women with Disabilities Web Cast Series. The purpose of the series is to promote sensitivity and awareness toward issues that woman with disabilities face in dealing with the health care system; and to educate providers, women with disabilities, caregivers and advocacy groups about available services and resources.
Preventative Health Services for Women with Disabilities. Monday, February 25, 2013; 3PM – 5PM
Women with Disabilities: Assessing Preventive Health Services. Monday, April 29, 2013; 3PM – 4:30PM
Supportive Care When a Woman with Disabilities Gives Birth. Wednesday, June 12, 2013; 3PM – 4:30PM
Support for a Mother with Disabilities to Parent. Monday, August 26, 2013; 3PM – 4:30PM
Continuing medical education and nursing contact hours will be provided. Featured speakers include physicians Glenn Updike, Peter Bulova, and Stephen Corey. Robyn Powel will represent the National Council on Disabilities in a discussion on a new report Rocking the Cradle.
To Register for a course in the series:
Click here to sign up directly for the February 25th session