Our Dental Services program was featured in the AUCD ExceLens series which highlights the valuable work of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) like the Nisonger Center. Great job team! https://www.aucd.org/template/page.cfm?id=1314
Big news from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently designating people with disabilities as a population with health disparities. This recognition highlights the need for more research and healthcare resources to improve the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-designates-people-disabilities-population-health-disparities?fbclid=IwAR0VEQYacMykjeqCCvlXssf46xLS8DCV-3UjA7AVZRmZ5wxorJRPB7J8d_8
Congratulations to Dr. Jessie Green on her new contract with Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) to evaluate the DODD Employment First Transition Framework in partnership with CHRR at OSU. https://ohioemploymentfirst.org/view.php?nav_id=451
We recently welcomed the 2023-2024 LEND Trainees for the upcoming year. There were 33 trainees accepted into the program. 23 are graduate students, 1 is a Nisonger Center staff member, 3 are community members, 1 is an OSU student advocate and 5 are postdoctoral Fellows/Residents. Welcome to all our wonderful students!
Dr. Katie Walton and Dr. Abe Graber who were awarded a 3-year grant by the National Science Foundation. This project is a joint effort between autism researchers, bioethicists, and neurodivergent people to 1) understand the ethical concerns of the autism community when it comes to research, and 2) to create and test a training program [...]
Dental care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) is a challenge and a national issue. In 2021, the American Dental Association recognized this issue and approved Resolution 49 which recommended the expansion of training programs of dentists, hygienists, dental and dental hygiene students to meet the needs of this severely underserved population. To [...]
Congratulations to Nikole Loew, recipient of the 2023 Champion Award! Nikole Loew is a consultant to the Developmental Disability services community regarding crisis management and Netcare services. Frequently, she works with clients before they are seen at Netcare, and after they leave Netcare, by consulting in interdisciplinary team meetings for those individuals. Please see comments [...]
Nisonger Institute 2023 - Free Webinar ABCs of Inclusive Research - Accessible Measures and Better Therapy Guidelines through Community Engagement May 19th 2023 1pm-4:30PM ET Registration required: Register here: www.go.osu.edu/ni2023registration More information: www.go.osu.edu/institute2023
Dr. Diego Solis was recognized by his peers to be included in the 2023 database of topDentists and will be featured in the June 2023 issue of Columbus Monthly. Congratulations Dr. Solis! www.usatopdentists.com
Dr. Jennifer Walton was recognized by Castle Connolly on its roster of top black doctors of 2023. Congratulations Dr. Walton! https://medicine.osu.edu/news/2023-top-black-doctors
