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SUMMARY:35th ADA Anniversary Celebration
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URL:https://www.triangledac.org/dacevent/35th-ada-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Chapel Hill Public Library\, 100 Library Dr. Room A\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
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SUMMARY:ADA National Network Learning Session: Creating Inclusive Medical Environments
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open!ADA National Network Learning Session:“Creating Inclusive Medical Environments”August 28\, 20252:30 PM Eastern Time / 11:30 AM Pacific TimeRegister now for this free webinar!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation explores disability as a vital component of diversity in healthcare education and practice. We examine how ableism impacts patient care and medical education\, while highlighting the value healthcare professionals with disabilities bring to medicine. Through the lens of the Stanford Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE)\, participants will learn practical approaches to creating more inclusive medical environments that benefit all patients and providers. The session emphasizes disability as a form of diversity that enriches healthcare through multiple perspectives and experiences.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\n\nRecognize Ableism in Healthcare: Identify common manifestations of ableism in healthcare settings and their impact on patient outcomes.Implement Inclusive Practices: Apply specific strategies to create more accessible and equitable healthcare environments for patients and providers with disabilities.Advance Representation: Describe the unique value and perspective that healthcare professionals with disabilities bring to patient care and medical education.\n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\nKen Sutha\, MD\, PhD\, is a board certified pediatric nephrologist and instructor at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford (LPCH) and Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto\, CA where he devotes his time to a combination of patient care\, advocacy\, and research. A two time kidney transplant recipient himself\, he serves as co-chair of the Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE) and on the Board of Directors for the Disability in Medicine Mutual Mentorship Program (DM3P).\n\n\n\nPeter Poullos\, MD\, is faculty in both Radiology and Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Stanford University School of Medicine. In 2018\, he founded the Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE)\, for which he serves as Co-Chair. In that role\, Dr. Poullos advocates for students and healthcare providers with disabilities and for health equity for disabled patients. He is a Faculty Advisor to the Stanford Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI) and the MSDCI National organizations.Dr. Poullos and SMADIE have made significant contributions to the disability community\, including starting the annual Stanford Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine\, drawing over 1800 participants from 52 countries. He is the Co-Host of the popular “Docs With Disabilities” podcast\, has spoken internationally about disability access in medicine\, and has written and researched in the field. One of his proudest achievements is co-creating the Disability in Medicine Mutual Mentorship Program (DM3P)\, serving the needs of disabled medicine and healthcare students and practitioners. In 2022\, Dr. Poullos received the Stanford President’s Award for Excellence through Diversity. Dr. Poullos enjoys teaching radiology and inclusion at Stanford and across the nation. In his free time\, he “relaxes” with his wife and 5-year-old son.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar will begin at ET:2.30pm\, CT: 1.30pm\, MT:12.30am\, PT:11.30am\, Hawaii: 9.30am during mainland Standard Time; 8.30am during mainland Daylight Savings Time.Register now for this free online webinar Registration closes at Midnight Pacific Time\, August 27\, 2025.This webinar will offer live captioning. Other accommodation requests must be received by 4 PM Pacific Time on August 21\, 2025.
URL:https://www.triangledac.org/dacevent/ada-national-network-learning-session-creating-inclusive-medical-environments/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:White Cane Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:White Cane Awareness Day\, first recognized at the White House in 1964\, emphasizes the independence and safety of people who are blind or visually impaired. The white cane symbolizes freedom and safety for those with vision loss and alerts others to their presence. \n\n\n\nJoin Us in Raleigh. Event Bright Registration  – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/triangle-federation-of-the-blind-white-cane-seminar-and-resource-fair-tickets-1499739644649 \n\n\n\nWelcome to Triangle Federation of the Blind 2nd White Cane Awareness Events 2025! Join us in promoting inclusion\, independence and sharing resources for the blind and low vision community at Artspace on Tuesday October 14th\, 2025. This event will feature an educational seminar and lunch ($30)\, an afternoon resource fair(free). \n\n\n\nOur key note speaker is Lex Gillette\, Lex is a Raleigh Native and the most decoreated totally blind long and triple jumper ins US History. He is a five-time Paralympic medalist and four-time world champion. All proceeds from the event will go to supporting the work of the Triangle Federation of the Blind. \n\n\n\nWe have also designed our White Cane Day Tshirts and they are available to order. You will be able to pick them up on October 14th at the time you check in at our registration table. We can also mail to you ($199 shipping) order by September 26th. Short Sleeves $20 and Long Sleeves $25 https://raleigh.instantimprints.com/tfotb/shop/home \n\n\n\nTriangle Federation of the Blind will join North Carolina Council of the Blind for a White Cane March on Wednesday October 15\, (Free)
URL:https://www.triangledac.org/dacevent/white-cane-awareness-day/
LOCATION:ArtSpace\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness - CPR Certification
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Preparedness and CPR Certification \n\n\n\nCertification Fee:$45Lunch Fee: $10 \n\n\n0123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100CPR Certificate45.00 USDCPR Certificate0123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100Lunch10.00 USDLunchYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.\n\n\n\n\n\nFEATURED SPEAKER: ANGELA NELSON(CERTIFIED CPR INSTRUCTOR)Preparing for emergencies across the four weather advisory seasonsAccessibility-focused safety planning (mobility\, communication\, service animals)Hands-only CPR training and certification optionBuilding your own emergency preparedness kit \n\n\n\nHosted by Triangle Disability Awareness CouncilIn person +Zoom
URL:https://www.triangledac.org/dacevent/emergency-preparedness-cpr-certification/
LOCATION:AC Hotel Chapel Hill Downtown\, 214 West Rosemary Street\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27517\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Without Lights
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN US\n\n\n\nChristmas Without Lights at the Cabin\n\n\n\nAbout the EventJoin Insightful Visionaries for a special holiday event designed to celebrate community\, joy\, and the warmth of the season without bright lights.Christmas Without LightsDate: Saturday\, December 6\, 2025Time: 4 PM – 7 PMLocation: The Cabin (The Gathering Space) 3634 Capital Blvd Raleigh\, NCAdmission: $25 payable via cashapp $Ivnonprofit or zelle admin@insightfulvisionaries.orgActivities:– Karaoke– Games– Raffles and door prizes 50/50 raffle– Singing Carols– Birthday CelebrationGood food and vendorsContact InformationPhone: 919-890-0117For more information or questions call 919 890 0117 or email admin@insightfulvisionaries.org
URL:https://www.triangledac.org/dacevent/christmas-without-lights/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Empowering Inclusive Workplaces Summit
DESCRIPTION:012345678910Professional15.00 USDProfessional012345678910Vendor45.00 USDVendorYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters \n\n\n\n\nSouthwest ADA Center\n\n\n\nNC Disability Rights Office\n\n\n\n\nTopics \n\n\n\n\n Learn when to self disclose your disability\n\n\n\n Get interview tips\n\n\n\n Explore your rights under employers and support agencies\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Disability Awareness Council of Orange County\, NC \n\n\n\nIn honor of: National Disability Employment Awareness month and ADA 35th anniversary
URL:https://www.triangledac.org/dacevent/empowering-inclusive-workplaces-summit/
LOCATION:The Disability Awareness Council @ 2501 Homestead\, 2501 Homestead Rd\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, United States
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SUMMARY:EMPOWERING INCLUSIVE SUMMIT 
DESCRIPTION:012345678910Professional15.00 USDProfessional012345678910Vendor45.00 USDVendorYour eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.\n\n\n\n\n\nEMPOWERING INCLUSIVE SUMMIT  \n\n\n\nADA GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS AND JOB SEEKERS WITH DISABILITIES  \n\n\n\n$15 FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES  \n\n\n\n$40 FOR EMPLOYERS AND PROFESSIONALS  \n\n\n\nMAY 7\, 2026 11 AM – 2 PM  \n\n\n\n104 S ESTES DR\, CHAPEL HILL\, NC 27514  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOR JOB SEEKERS  \n\n\n\nWITH DISABILITIES DISCOVER WHEN AND HOW TO SELF-DISCLOSE  \n\n\n\nDISABILITIY  \n\n\n\nGET INTERVIEW TIPS TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR  \n\n\n\nSTRENGTHS  \n\n\n\nLEARN TO REQUEST  \n\n\n\nREASONABLE  \n\n\n\nACCOMMODATIONS  \n\n\n\nHEAR FROM DISABILITY ADVOCATES AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYERS  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOR EMPLOYERS AND HR TEAMS  \n\n\n\nLEARN THE LATEST ADA COMPLIANCE UPDATES (TITLES I\, II\, AND III)  \n\n\n\nUNDERSTAND HOW AND WHEN TO DISCUSS  \n\n\n\nACCOMMODATIONS  \n\n\n\nIMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES FOR INCLUSIVE HIRING AND RETENTION  \n\n\n\nRESPOND LEGALLY AND COMPASSIONATELY TO DISCLOSURE SCENARIOS  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOJ CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION • NC DISABILITY RIGHTS OFFICE • NC VR/CWIC BENEFITS
URL:https://www.triangledac.org/dacevent/empowering-inclusive-summit/
LOCATION:Estes Office Park\, 104 S Estes Dr\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27517\, United States
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