What Counselors Need to Know About Societal Stigma and Depression among WheelchairUsers

Описание: Dr. Toni Saia and Dr. Emily Vogel
“We need a world we can operate in”: What
Counselors Need to Know About Societal
Stigma and Depression among Wheelchair
Users
This presentation examines how societal
stigma contributes to depression among
wheelchair users, intentionally using a broad
definition including both manual and power
wheelchair users. It will explore the impact of
ableism on mental health outcomes.
Attendees will gain concrete, actionable
strategies to more effectively support
wheelchair users to combat ableism in their
everyday lives. Additionally, the presentation
will trace the journey from initial concept to
publication, offering insight into the research
and dissemination process. agraph text
Learning Outcomes:
1.Audience members will to be able to
define societal ableism
2.Audience members will be able to
identify strategies to support wheelchair
users experiencing societal stigma as
counselors, educators, and community
members.
3.Audience members will be able to
identify strategies to support the
publication process