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SUMMARY:Understanding the news: What disability advocates should know about the potential impacts of health and education policy changes to the federal government
DESCRIPTION:Recent executive orders have led to suggested and enacted cuts to federal funding for departments\, agencies\, grants\, and programs. Many of these actions may have direct or indirect effects on people with neurodevelopmental disabilities including autism. Our panelists will discuss their perspectives on potential changes to health and education policy in this nation. The goal of this webinar is to provide facts to help our community understand what they are hearing in the news and what it means for people with neurodevelopmental disabilities. \nRegister Here\n \nJoanne Juhnke \nAdvocacy Specialist \nDisability Rights Wisconsin \nJoanne Juhnke has been advocating for Wisconsin students with disabilities on a grassroots level since 2007 and professionally since 2013.  Her work is informed by her experience as the mother of a young adult daughter whose disabilities include autism and who is in her last semester of 18-21 public school education.  As an advocacy specialist on the Children & Youth team at Disability Rights Wisconsin\, Joanne assists Wisconsin families to navigate challenges in education and long-term care and also contributes to systems-level policy advocacy. \n \nAri Ne’eman\, PhD \nAssistant Professor of Health Policy and Management \nHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAri Ne’eman is an Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His research focuses on the role that public policy can play in facilitating the inclusion of people with disabilities throughout society. His work has been published in Health Affairs\, Health Services Research\, the New England Journal of Medicine\, and other peer-reviewed journals. Prior to entering academia\, Dr. Ne’eman served as executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and as one of President Obama’s appointees to the National Council on Disability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://policyimpactproject.org/event/understanding-the-news-what-disability-advocates-should-know-about-the-potential-impacts-of-health-and-education-policy-changes-to-the-federal-government/
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SUMMARY:Research and Policies on Urban Planning for Autistic-Friendly Cities
DESCRIPTION:This webinar examines how research can guide policies to create inclusive urban environments for autistic people. Experts in urban design\, public policy\, and neurodiversity advocacy will highlight current challenges and present innovative solutions for the future of city planning. \nWhat attendees will learn: \n\nDesign Approaches: Strategies for creating sensory-friendly public spaces.\nInfrastructure: Developing accessible and predictable transportation systems.\nCommunity Support: Building and maintaining supportive local services.\nPolicy & Advocacy: Integrating autistic-friendly principles into official planning agendas.\nStakeholder Engagement: Practical insights on meaningful collaboration with the neurodiverse community.\n\nThe session will feature interactive discussions and practical strategies to help move these concepts from research into reality. \nRegister Here\n\nPresenter  \n \nDr. Gala Korniyenko \nDr. Gala Korniyenko\, a lecturer at the Knowlton School of Architecture in Ohio State’s College of Engineering\, is a director of research and development at the National Youth Advocate Program. Her research centers on public participation with a particular emphasis on inclusive decision-making and a goal to inform equitable service delivery and adaptive urban environments. Korniyenko holds a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Kansas and a Doctorate in City and Regional Planning from the Knowlton School\, with a graduate Minor in Public Policy and Management from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Korniyenko brings this interdisciplinary perspective to both research and practice\, contributing to projects that explore how cities can be designed to support autonomy\, dignity and belonging for all residents. Notably\, she co-developed the Six Feelings Framework for Autism Planning and Design Standards\, a research-based tool that translates sensory and emotional insights into practical design strategies for more inclusive public spaces. \nModerator  \n \nDr. Wainesten Silva \nDr. Wainesten Silva is a professor at the University of Tocantins\, where he teaches in the Law School and in the doctoral program in Public Policy Management. His research focuses on autism and disability studies\, with particular emphasis on the intersection of law\, public policy\, sociodemographic data\, and urban and territorial planning. His work seeks to translate research evidence into actionable policy frameworks that promote inclusion\, equity\, and improved access to rights and services for autistic individuals and their families.
URL:https://policyimpactproject.org/event/research-and-policies-on-urban-planning-for-autistic-friendly-cities/
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