Webinar Series: Taking Charge of My Health
WEBINAR SERIES
Taking Charge of My Health
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The DD Council hosted a four-part webinar series:
Taking Charge of My Health. The sessions were designed to improve self-advocates' knowledge and ability to participate in their healthcare.
My Voice, My Care
November 13, 2024
Topics: Self-advocacy, finding a doctor, making an appointment, talking with your doctor, and requesting accommodations.
Healthy Choices
November 20, 2024
Topics: Ways to stay healthy between doctor visits and mental health.
Going to the Doctor
December 4, 2024
Topics: Understanding symptoms, types of health care settings and providers, examples of when you need to see a doctor, and the urgency of care.
The Care You Need
December 11, 2024
Topics: Medications, medication safety, deciding on surgery or treatment, and what to expect.
Presentation Resources
Materials used during each webinar can be found below. Click the name of each resource to download.
If you attended a webinar, please
CLICK HERE to complete a short survey about the event. You can complete this survey one time for each webinar you attend.
My Voice, My Care
November 13, 2024
Healthy Choices
November 20, 2024
- PowerPoint Slides
- Worksheet
- Recording of Session with ASL Interpreting
- Supporting Healthy Behaviors
- Supporting Mental Health
Going to the Doctor
December 4, 2024
- PowerPoint Slides
- Recording of Session with ASL Interpreting
- Worksheet
- Dental Health Fact Sheet
- Signs and Symptoms of Illness
The Care You Need
December 11, 2024
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This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $774,176 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.