The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (MI-DDI) has partnered with the Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology to create an exciting new training opportunity. We are pleased to announce the launch of our free training, Understanding Healthcare Disparities of People with Disabilities: A Focus on Aging with Disabilities in Communities of Color. This engaging and informative training is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to deepen their understanding and improve their practice when working with aging patients with disabilities from communities of color. Training Highlights • Comprehensive overview of key concepts related to disability and aging • Practical strategies for providing inclusive and effective support • Case studies and real-world applications • Self-paced, online access • The training is FREE! We are pleased to offer 1.25 CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits for this training. We are also in the process of obtaining CE (Continuing Education) credits for social workers — stay tuned for updates! Accessing the Training There are multiple ways to take the training. Which one you choose will depend on whether you are seeking continuing education credits or a certificate of completion only. Use the link below to view your options and to complete the training: https://ddi.wayne.edu/rwjf-train If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Nia Anderson via email at cp8512@wayne.edu. (fb)

Capping Medicaid funding would disproportionately affect children with special health needs by limiting access to costly services such as therapies, medications, and specialized treatments, including some that would not be available through private insurance. (fb)