Penn State College of Medicine DAAG

Thank you to everyone who attend our DAAG event today on Disability Etiquette! We hope that it was informative :)

I wanted to share again the Spread The Word To End The Word Pledge for everyone to fill out.

Together we can help create a more inclusive environment!!

Make Your Pledge for Inclusion Be a teammate. Be a friend. Welcome someone who has been left out. Sit next to someone alone at lunch. Say hello to someone in the hallway. There are so many ways to spread inclusion. Choose yours. Make a pledge and start today. Join us to make inclusion a reality for all people with and without…

DAAG is hosting an intro lunch lecture THIS Wednesday at 12pm discuss etiquette for caring for people with disabilities in clinical settings.
We hope to see you there!
Zoom link:

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Happy Saturday DAAG members!!! Wanted to share Mikayla's heart warming and inspiring story to bring some positivity into your day and as a reminder to use inclusive language and advocate for inclusivity!!!

Mikayla Holmgren hopes to be 1st model with Down syndrome in SI Swimsuit While she didn't make the cut this year, Mikayla Holmgren has no plans to give up on her dreams.

~Join DAAG this Thursday April 8th from 6:30-8pm for an evening lecture and anon Q&A about chronic pelvic pain and pain with sex~

Noa Fleischacker and Reema Singh from Tight Lipped Podcast, a grassroots organization by and for people with pelvic pain, and Rachel Hohman, a PSH pelvic floor physical therapist will speak to common patient experiences, barriers to care, and how providers can help as well as give an overview of pelvic floor disorders and treatment options.

Meeting Link: https://pshealth.zoom.us/j/97985157037

PSUCOM DAAG presents “Disability in Pop Culture” featuring ! Abigail is a financial analyst from Portland, Oregon and the first ever deaf contestant on !🌹 Swipe ➡️ and check out the 🔗 in bio to learn more about Abigail and her inspiring story! And, of course, don’t forget to tune in TONIGHT (and every Monday) to see how Abigail’s journey on The Bachelor unfolds! ✨

Looking to send a gift to a family member or friend? Consider supporting businesses owned or run by people with disabilities during this holiday season! Listed here are some suggestions! 🎅🏼🎁

A reminder that we are co-hosting a happy hour event Monday 12/7 at 6pm (bring your fav beverage) about the intersection of policy and disability advocacy!!

Other hosts are: Penn State Hershey Science Policy Society (a grad student club), and Capital Area Science on Tap.

Invite friends, family, and community members to the event- all are welcome!

Sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eF1aiiSnP6HHXQSoMqX4LQ08QwCfpNTs1koF2e7mRqA/edit?usp=sharing
Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/99422373534

Happy Monday!!! This Thursday is International Day of People With Disabilities! The theme this year is "Not All Disabilities Are Visible"

There's no better way to celebrate than to make your pledge to spread inclusion and end the use of the R-word. We would love it if people showed their support by sharing their pledges both on here and for everyone to see! Let's spread the word to end the word!

Here's an example of a pledge:

I pledge to spread inclusion by creating a welcoming environment for everyone by celebrating the differences I have with others. I pledge to examine my own personal biases in an attempt to minimize judgement. I will be an advocate those with disabilities by promoting inclusion, continuing to educate on etiquette, and vocalizing my pledge to stop the use of the R-word.

https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge

Check it out! PSUCOM DAAG introduces our “Things We Love” series, where we will share different ways to engage in disability advocacy and awareness through media. Swipe right to see what reality tv show and podcast we are recommending to check out this month!

Looking for a happy hour during the virtual break? Tune in to Science On Tap on December 7th from 6-7pm with your favorite beverage for a discussion on disability advocacy and science policy.
Hosted by PSCOM Disability Advocacy and Awareness Group (DAAG), Penn State Hershey Science Policy Society, and Capital Area Science on Tap.
Sign-up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eF1aiiSnP6HHXQSoMqX4LQ08QwCfpNTs1koF2e7mRqA/edit?usp=sharing
Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/99422373534