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Education & Outreach
The Kennedy Willis Center continues to be a robust resource for furthering education and outreach for families, area students, educators, and professionals in our greater community.
Over the years, the Center has shed light on important and need-to-know topics that impact the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). An array of contemporary seminars, webinars, and conferences is made available to the public throughout the year to ensure individuals and support networks have access to the most current evidence-based strategies.
2026 Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
Design with Dignity: Inclusive Environments for Older Adults with I/DD
Wednesdays, January 21 and February 4, 2026As people with I/DD age, and if they develop memory loss and loss of mobility, it can be helpful to modify their home environments and day settings to reduce barriers and the negative impacts that may co-occur with sensory reception changes and diminished cognitive function.
This two-part series will present evidence-based strategies to family members, Direct Support Professionals, program administrators, healthcare providers, and others who offer daily support to older persons with I/DD.
Featured Speakers:
- Brittany Goodrich, MS – Director of the Kennedy Willis Center on Down syndrome. She is a consultant for caregivers and provider agencies, specializing in care planning across the lifespan. Brittany serves as an Affiliated Regional Trainer with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices.
- Dr. E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP – Board member of The Kennedy Willis Center. She is a Professor and Director of the BSMS OT Program in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
Registration Details
The $20 Registration Fee covers both webinars. Both sessions will begin promptly at noon and will be recorded. You will receive a confirmation message upon registration, and The Kennedy Willis Center staff will provide additional information through subsequent emails.
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Have Questions About Our Programs?
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