Subscribe and listen to this podcast on Soundcloud or iTunes

This podcast is brought to you by the Association of Academic Physiatrists.

Current Challenges/Opportunities for the Disability Community Internationally

Dr. Nitin Jain interviews Dr. Cheri Blauwet, Director of Disability Access and Awareness at Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, to explore current challenges and opportunities for the disability community. This interview will review progress and accomplishments made in serving people with disabilities as well as existing barriers.

As healthcare professionals what can we do to help people with disabilities feel more welcome in a healthcare environment? How can we use "universal design" to create an environment that is welcoming for everyone? What challenges and progress has been made regarding the healthcare workforce?

Cheri A. Blauwet, MD FACSM
Assistant Professor of PM&R, Harvard Medical School
Sports Medicine Physiatrist, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Director, Kelley Adaptive Sports Research Institute
Director, Disability Access and Awareness, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network

Nitin Jain, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Director of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Research
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Associate Professor of Medicine (Vanderbilt Epidemiology Institute)
Co-Director of Sports Medicine Research