Audiologists and SLPs can better serve individuals with disabilities when we are cognizant of ableism, implicit bias, and microaggressions. This webinar explores perspectives on disability as well as the acquisition of a disability identity and voice. The speaker discusses the importance of allies and alliances and how clinicians can contribute to client, student, and patient empowerment.
Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:
- Describe disability models and the relationship of models to interventions
- Describe examples of ableism, microaggressions, and macroaggressions
- Describe allies and alliances within the disability space
- State examples of rights of individuals with disabilities
DEI Professional Development Requirement
This course counts toward the ASHA certification maintenance professional development requirement for DEI (which encompasses cultural competency; cultural humility; culturally responsive practice; and diversity, equity, and inclusion). See more courses that count toward this requirement or read more about professional development requirements for certification maintenance.
What Participants Said
"Very interesting presentation, allowed me to systematize my knowledge on the subject. Excellently presented by the speaker."
"This class made me aware of my unconscious biases."
"Handouts were very informative and useful to look back and reflect on after the discussion and when trying to share these ideas with co-workers."
Presenter Information
Noma B. Anderson, PhD, is Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont. She has also been dean at two prior universities: Florida International University and University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Anderson is a member of the ASHA Committee on Leadership Cultivation and has been a mentor in the ASHA Leadership Mentoring Program She has served as ASHA Vice President for Academic Affairs and ASHA President.
Financial
Disclosures:
- Employee
of University of Vermont
- Financial
compensation from ASHA for this presentation
Nonfinancial
Disclosures:
- ASHA
SIG 14 affiliate
- Member
of National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing
Assessment
Type
Self-assessment—Think
about what you
learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your
new
knowledge.
To earn
continuing
education credit,
you must complete and submit the learning assessment by November 11, 2027.
Program
History and CE
Information
Live
webinar date: November 9, 2022
End date: November 11, 2027
This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Related area).
