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Prioritizing Disability Inclusion in Health Research

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Join members of the CHILD-BRIGHT National Youth Advocacy Council on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT as they explore the crucial importance of including people with disabilities in health research focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonizatio, and Indigenization (EDI-DI). They will define key concepts such as tokenism, infantilization, and non-inclusive environments, leading to a discussion of why inclusion is essential and an overview of elements of inclusive research practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understanding the principles and benefits of inclusive research practices.

  • Learning how to design research projects that include people with disabilities as critical partners.

  • Defining key concepts of EDI-DI in health research.

  • Exploring the ethical, social, and practical importance of inclusion for people with disabilities in the context of health research.

  • Examining why the concept of inclusion is often an afterthought for people with disabilities in EDI-DI-focused health research.

This session aims to create an understanding of inclusive research practices and foster a more equitable and respectful approach to health research. Join us to learn how to make your research more inclusive and impactful!

FACILITATORS

  • Tommy Akinnawonu, CHILD-BRIGHT National Youth Advocacy Council member

  • Kelsey Seguin, CHILD-BRIGHT National Youth Advocacy Council member

  • Logan Wong, CHILD-BRIGHT National Youth Advocacy Council member