View COVID-19 Webinar Series on the HealthMatters Program YouTube Playlist
Where’s the Outrage: COVID-19 Response Now and Moving Forward
Nicole T. Jorwic, J.D., Senior Director of Public Policy, The Arc United States
Watch on YouTube May 26, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Protecting Ourselves, Protecting Others Part 1: What to Wear at Work and Why
Melissa Desroches, PhD, RN, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Tufts University
Watch on YouTube June 2, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Protecting Ourselves, Protecting Others Part 2: Caring for Someone Infected with COVID-19 in their Home
Melissa Desroches, PhD, RN, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Tufts University
Watch on YouTube June 9, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Talking about COVID-19: Resources for People with IDD
Kathy Service, RN, MS, FNP-BC, CDDN
Watch on YouTube June 16, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Impact of COVID-19 on Organizations Serving Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Donna Martin, Director of State Partnerships & Special Projects, American Network of Community Options (ANCOR)
Watch on YouTube June 23, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Survival Coalition and The Arc Wisconsin: Determining What’s Needed Now and in the Future in Response to COVID-19
Lisa Pugh, Executive Director of The Arc Wisconsin
Watch on YouTube June 30, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Preparing Your Employees for the Impact of COVID-19: Updates from Providers
Ed Kaul, Chief Executive Officer, ARCA and Eligio Velasquez, 2020 Direct Support Professional of the Year
Watch on YouTube July 7, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Communicating COVID-19 Updates to People with IDD, Caregivers, and Stakeholders
Maggie Hassler, Director of Executive Communications, Aspire
Watch on YouTube July 14, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Even During a Crisis, People with Disabilities Have Rights
Robin Jones, MPA, COTA/L, ROH, Director of the Great Lakes ADA and Accessible IT, Department of Disability and Health, University of Illinois at Chicago
Barry Taylor, Vice President for Civil Rights and Systemic Litigation, Equip for Equality
Watch on YouTube July 21, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Hospitalized People with IDD Need their Caregivers: They Aren’t Visitors
Sarah H. Ailey, PhD, APHN, Rush University
Watch on YouTube July 28, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
HealthMatters Program Virtual Coach: Health Matters Now More than Ever
Jasmina Sisirak, PhD, MPH, Co-Director of the HealthMatters Program, Department of Disability and Health, University of Illinois at Chicago
Jennifer Eastman, MBA, Director of Community Living Policy at Maryland Department of Disabilities
Watch on YouTube August 4, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Shifting Services in Community-Based Organizations: Meeting the Needs of People with IDD
Susan L. Silberman, PhD, Senior Director, Research & Evaluation at National Council on Aging (NCOA), Washington, DC.
Watch on YouTube August 11, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Employment Resilience: People with IDD are Critical Frontline Workers
Erin Riehle, MSN, RN, Founder and Senior Director of Project SEARCH
Watch on YouTube August 18, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Addressing Emotional Health Needs of People with IDD During a Pandemic: A Model Demonstration Project to Promote Engagement
Ande Kolp, Executive Director of The Arc Maryland
Rachel London, Executive Director of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council
Donna Retzlaff, Executive Director of Spring Dell Center
Luann Brechbill, Executive Director of Star Community
Watch on YouTube August 25, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Exercise as a Human Right: Providing Inclusive Physical Fitness Opportunities to People with IDD During the Pandemic and Beyond
Jared Ciner, SPIRIT Club Founder and Director
David Godoy, SPIRIT Club Fitness Demonstrator and Administrative Staff Member
Watch on YouTube September 29, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Addressing Challenges of Social Media for Individuals Living with IDD and Mental Health Issues
Greg Wilson, Founder & CEO, aSuggestion
Jake Jones, Chief Executive Officer of The Arc Gloucester, West Deptford, NJ
Jade Pollock, COO, Residential-Based I/DD agency
Robyn J. Blanchard, Registered Nurse, The Arc Gloucester
Watch on YouTube October 13, 2020 at 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
COVID-19 Webinar Series is presented by the HealthMatters Program, Department of Disability and Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago through continued partnership with Project SEARCH funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, Grant # 17CH03FA20 and collaboration with Aspire.
Project SEARCH, a leader in securing competitive employment for people with disabilities based at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The administrative team oversees a large international network of Project SEARCH program sites.
Aspire an Illinois organization providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, their families and their communities.
HealthMatters™ Program is an evidence-based health promotion program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)