On the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 EST ADHCE provides a networking opportunity as well as near Monthly Presentations for members (& interested guests who have registered for free).
On Thursday May 1, 2025, at 11:30-12:30 PM EST we will present:
Topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Implications for Disability Research and Practice
Summary:
Through ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, large language models’ (LLMs’) applications have expanded across daily life, including research and practice. In this presentation we discuss implications and concerns about use of AI in research, contextualizing these concerns within disability research.
Panelists Bios:
Carli Friedman, PhD, is the Director of Research for The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL), an international disability not-for-profit. Dr. Friedman’s mixed methods research, which is informed by Disability Studies, focuses on ableism, quality of life of disabled people, community integration of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and social determinants of health. She received her PhD in Disability Studies and MS in Disability and Human Development from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Lex Owen, PhD, LMSW, is Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Owen studies meanings and experiences of disability, particularly in how those meanings impact experiences and outcomes in healthcare and social service settings. She has methodological expertise in semi-structured interviews and focus groups and has a growing interest in implementation science to better understand how interventions are applied and scaled in practice. She holds a PhD in Disability Studies and an MSW from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Laura VanPuymbrouck, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an associate professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences at Rush University. Dr. VanPuymbrouck’s research focuses on exploring ableism and its impact within academia, access to and the quality of healthcare, and broader society. Her clinical experience as an occupational therapist spans over 30 years across the care continuum of physical rehabilitation. She received her PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
NOTE: Optional - At the end of our one hour Zoom meeting on May 1st we invite interested attendees to remain for an additional half-hour to review our ADHCE.org. Strategic Plan. This will be led by Board Member Linda Long-Belill, PhD, J.D. . This is of course is optional and we invite any interested viewers/participants to join us.
We look forward to you joining us and sharing your latest work toward equity in disability health care or just listening and learning from our amazing members and guests! Students and advocates are always welcome!
About our Monthly Meetings: On the first Thursday of every month at 11:30 EST ADHCE provides a networking opportunity for members and interested guests as well as near Monthly Presentations. The monthly meeting typically includes presentations around current topics of interest, advocacy, and announcements for upcoming events. You can also learn more about the organization and the wonderful work of its members. Students are welcome. If you are not a member you will need to register to receive a free Zoom invite to attend monthly meetings.
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