CAIEP Event: Launching into Adulthood – Navigating pediatric healthcare with teens who have disabilities

Competencies: Roles & Responsibilities, Teamwork

Let us know you’re coming!
https://bit.ly/CAIEPSpring26

ZOOM: https://une.zoom.us/my/caiepevent
Livestream: une.edu/live

Your future patient has a disability and is transitioning from pediatric care to adulthood. How will your healthcare team help them navigate this journey? This presentation offers essential insights for future healthcare providers to empower teenagers with disabilities to take charge of their health as they mature. We'll discuss practical strategies for fostering independence, understanding the shift from pediatric to adult healthcare models, managing complex care needs, and ensuring a seamless transition to the adult system. Join us to equip yourself with the tools needed to support a healthy and independent future for your young adult. Participation is applied toward students’ IP Honors Distinction Application.

Presented in collaboration with: Maine Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program

“The event addressed the importance of making a safe space for patients with disabilities. To provide great healthcare, we must be open to treating every patient by being respectful, kind, empathetic, and professional in collaboration with our healthcare team.”
– UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine student ’28 who attended the March 26 CAIEP event ‘Empowering Voices and Removing Barriers: Advocating for all with Disability’