The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing
The Golisano Institute transforms the quality of care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) regionally, nationally, and internationally by training nursing professionals in field-specific skills and knowledge.
Our Work
"Optimizing Care for Hospitalized Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" is a collection of continuing education modules designed for acute care nurses.
"Inclusive Health Education for Postgraduate Primary Care Residency" is a curriculum for APP residents that is designed to promote equitable and inclusive care for people with IDD.
The Golisano Fellowship in Developmental Disability Nursing is a 12-month program designed to develop leaders in nursing who promote the health and well-being of people with IDD.
"IDD Core Health Care Content" is designed to be integrated into existing nursing curricula to help undergraduate students learn to provide effective and high-quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Self-advocates' stories and voices are powerful. They provide lived experience, knowledge, and expertise to help organizations and agencies effectively support the needs of individuals with IDD.
The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing is proud to be accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
News
The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University has received a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the largest grantmaking organization focused exclusively on advancing the health and well-being of New Yorkers, that announced its latest round of grants totaling over $142 million to organizations across New York State that are strengthening essential systems of care while addressing the rising and immediate needs of vulnerable New Yorkers.
New modules equip NPs and PAs to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Dr. Holly Brown, executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, has joined the advisory committee for Project D.I.M.E. (Disability Inspired Medical Education).
The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University has launched an innovative, first-of-its-kind continuing education curriculum to help nurses deliver equitable care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
It’s an issue facing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the region, state, and nation: prolonged hospital stays – sometimes for months, or even years – are emotionally stressful and can often lead to new health challenges due to inactivity and restricted environments.
Dr. Holly Brown, executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, will showcase the work of the Institute.
Recently, St. John Fisher University’s Wegmans School of Nursing partnered with Special Olympics New York (SONY) for their Healthy Athlete events, supporting health promotion and wellness initiatives for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).