Navigating Uncertainty: The Role of Providers as Advocates in the Face of School & Financial Stressors

ADA Members Only Live Webinar

Join the ADA Diabetes in Youth Interest Group for an advocacy-focused discussion on navigating current barriers and challenges for youth with diabetes and their families in school and finances.

Overview

Join the ADA Diabetes in Youth Interest Group for an advocacy-focused discussion on navigating current barriers and challenges for youth with diabetes and their families in school and finances. Speakers will share insights and perspectives regarding advocacy tools that can be harnessed by healthcare professionals to improve health equity, reduce stigma and associated factors, and promote equitable access to care and support. This discussion hopes to inspire attendees and demonstrate how healthcare professionals can be change agents in their institutions / for their patients.

Learning Objectives

Explore current challenges and barriers for youth with diabetes impacting school and finances
Highlight insights and knowledge from social work and legal perspectives regarding patient / family rights and resources
Outline advocacy roles and tools for healthcare providers to support youth with diabetes and their families

Speakers

	Crystal Woodward, MPS Vice President, Legal Advocacy / Safe at School, ADA
	Lauren Figg, MSW Program Administrator, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, Stanford University

Moderators

	Jennifer Todd, MD Associate Professor, UVM Larner College of Medicine/UVM Children's
	Taylor Stephens, PhD Pediatric Endocrinology Psychologist, Cleveland Clinic Children's

Summary

Availability:

Registration Required

Expires on Dec 31, 2026

Location:

Online Meeting

Date / Time:

Dec 12, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

No Credit Offered

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