CED Ability Grand Rounds are an important teaching tool that helps our teams and other disability service providers keep up to date in evolving areas that may be directly related to, or associated with our core practice. The CED hosts a variety of state, national and international experts to share information and provide opportunities for discussion.
Come Roll with Me: Elevating Disability Awareness for Tomorrow’s Doctors
December 9, 2025
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST
Presenter:
Dr. William S. Brooks, PhD. Assistant Dean for Pathways, Pipelines & Bridges,
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Heersink School of Medicine
Dr. Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, CRT, CCS. Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy,
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Health Professions
Learning objective:
- Explain how experiential learning programs such as Come Roll with Me foster empathy, reduce bias, and improve communication skills in medical trainees.
- Identify practical strategies for integrating disability-focused curricula and lived experiences into medical education to promote inclusivity and culturally competent care.