Redesigning Health Care for Children with Disabilities: Strengthening Inclusion, Contribution, and Health: a conversation with Dr. Heidi M. Feldman

Dr. Heidi M. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D. of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, will discuss the health care concepts for delivering effective health care to children with disabilities & chronic illnesses found in her groundbreaking textbook and training tool. Going far beyond the traditional model of treating and reducing symptoms, renowned pediatrician Heidi Feldman gives a big-picture blueprint for improving the lives of children withdisabilities and helping them participate fully in family and community life. RSVP required & childcare can be arranged. 
Her concepts will prepare people to:
Focus on three key priorities that improve children's lives-inclusion in community life, contribution to society, and health and well-being
Understand and resolve the challenges of delivering health care to children with
disabilities
Collaborate on comprehensive, integrated care plans with parents and medical and service professionals
Implement family and person-centered care in clinics, organizations, and policies
Contact Info: Debby Lesser 650-494-0550 debby@AbilitiesUnited.org www.abilitiesunited.org