Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing News

Dr. Holly Brown, Executive Director, was named a member of the advisory committee for the Project Disability-Inspired Medical Education (DIME), a three-year initiative aimed at mandating disability clinical competency training for all doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The mandate would impact more than 85,000 students who graduate each year from MD, DO, NP, and PA programs.

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The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher was proud to host a table at the Festival of Inclusion for the fourth consecutive year. With over 2,000 members of the local community and nearly 100 Western New York disability organizations attending, the Golisano Institute joined other community organizations in Rochester whose mission is to reduce health inequities facing individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The event was sponsored by the Golisano Foundation, the Rochester Best Buddies chapter, and Special Olympics New York. Golisano Institute staff provided information about continuing education, academic undergraduate nursing resources, and the Golisano Fellowship in Developmental Disability Nursing while sharing health-inspired giveaways.  

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The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University received $50,000 through the Special Olympics Health 2024 Systems Change in Inclusive Health Subgrant, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grant will fund the creation of professional development materials that will prepare advanced practice providers (APPs) to deliver quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 

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