IPRC Announces Webinar Series on Sexuality and Disability in Pediatrics
An Overview of Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MST; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST
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A Discipline Specific Approach to Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MST; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST
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Presenters:
Amanda Appel, MD, MPH (Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine)
Amanda Chestnut, MS, OTR/L, BCP (Occupational Therapy)
Alison Colbert, PhD (Neuropsychology)
Caroline Freer, CCC-SLP (Speech Therapy)
Carolyn Kelley, DPT, PCS (Physical Therapy)
Ann Lantagne, PhD (Rehab Psychology)
Christine Petranovich, PhD (Neuropsychology)
Led by Amanda Appel, MD, MPH, a pediatric rehabilitation medicine physician at Children’s Hospital Colorado, this engaging team will discuss the multi-disciplinary facets of discussing sexuality with children with disabilities.
Objectives — Part 1: At the end of this session, the learner will:
- Understand disparities in reproductive health care and sexual health education for individuals with disabilities;
- Understand the importance of addressing reproductive health and sexual dysfunction for patients with disabilities; and
- Apply the information and feel empowered to start conversations with patients and their families about sex.
Objectives — Part 2: At the end of this session, the learner will:
- Have an increased awareness of sexuality as a component of holistic care;
- Understand discipline-specific considerations related to sexuality and disability;
- Learn practical guidance to promote interdisciplinary collaboration; and
- Apply the information and feel empowered to start conversations with patients and their families about sex.
Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.
Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.
