RIC Event: Introduction to Disabilities and Disability-Competent Care

Event Start Date: February 08, 2017 - 1:00 PM EDT
Event End Date: February 08, 2017 - 2:00 PM EDT

https://youtu.be/IN37UxUD9po

Description:

The first webinar in the series explores the concepts and practices of the DCC model and defines the term disability. Webinar viewers will examine the differences between age-related disabilities, different disability types and the functional limitations and bias that participants may experience. This webinar provides a thorough understanding of the attitudinal shift from the traditional medical model to the patient-centered model. The webinar also introduces the seven pillars of the DCC model which is covered by subsequent webinars in more detail.

Webinar Presenter:

  • Chris Duff, Disability Practice and Policy Consultant

Content: 

1. Defining disability

  • Understanding the different types and experiences of disability

2. Challenges of the current health care delivery system

  • Understanding the shift in attitudinal models towards health care, from traditional to patient-centered (DCC)

3. The DCC Model

  • Introduction to the seven pillars of DCC

Attachments:

Webinar Slides

Webinar Transcript