The Social Justice Speaker Series Presents:
Invisible Disabilities, Intersectional Identities, and Healthcare Disparity: What We Can Do About It Including Ethical Considerations
Presenter: Aviva Gaskill, Ph.D.
Date & Time: Thursday October 17th, 2024 from 7:00PM – 8:00PM Eastern Standard Time
Location: Via Zoom
Zoom Link: Emailed with ticket
(Participants will be prompted to enter name and email address for CE tracking)
Cost:
FREE to attend
FREE CE for CPA Members
$15.00 CE Processing Fee for Non-members
Continuing Education: Eligible for 1 CE
Abstract:
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Identify at least 4 invisible disabilities, defining what is meant by invisible.
2. Define what is an intersectional identity and provide at least 2 examples.
3. Explain at least 3 ways disability and identity affect disparities in care.
Research Citations
Presenter Biography
Dr. Gaskill received her PhD in Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in 2011. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the states of PA and NY. She is also a member of PSYPACT. Dr. Gaskill has worked with children, adults and older adults in various settings including inpatient, partial, residential, outpatient programs, sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, university counseling, primary care, Veterans Affairs centers, as well as in private practice. She has extensive experience helping individuals cope with acute, terminal, and chronic medical problems including cancer, pain, insomnia, Parkinsons and multiple sclerosis as well as others. Dr. Gaskill is a graduate of the New York State Psychological Association’s Leadership Institute. She previously served on the board of the Westchester Group Psychotherapy Society and is an active member and volunteer in the American Group Psychotherapy Association and Pennsylvania Psychological Association. She is a designated Partner in MS Care from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Post-Webinar Evaluation Form:
The Connecticut Psychological Association (CPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Connecticut Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 1 CE credit is available per hour for attendees who are present for the entire program. We ask that all participants return the post-program evaluation form at the conclusion of the program.
CPA and our speakers have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program.
