Objectives:
- Define Disability
- Review the phases of disability adjustment
- Explore the concept of Disability Identity
- Identify aspects of disabilities which increase stigma
- Explore the 5 As of intervention
- Using ecological theory, explore the psychosocial impact of the disability on the individual and family.
- Define diabetes type 1 & 2 and Gestational Diabetes
- Learn about complications of diabetes 1 & 2
- Learn how blood sugar alterations can impact mood, cognition and energy
- Learn about psychosocial issues in kidney disease
- Teacher: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes