Newswise — WASHINGTON (Oct. 25, 2012) - The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ (SMHS) Doctoral Physical Therapy program and Physician Assistant program will be hosting a health and wellness expo for persons living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ages 16 and up). Caregivers are encouraged to attend, as well.
Limited access to quality health care services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities compromises their overall health status. Research indicates that as life expectancy continues to increase for this population group, health and wellness activities are of critical importance to prevent increased levels of dependence and disability. To address this need, SMHS Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant students and faculty members will provide attendees with valuable information on nutrition, balance/falls prevention, flexibility, strength, endurance, medications, dental health, heart health, and sexual health and hygiene.
Laura Nuss, Director of the DC Department on Disability Services will provide opening remarks.
WHO: DC Metro Area residents who are living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Ages 16 and up) and their caregivers.
WHEN:Saturday, October 27th from 11am to 3pm
WHERE:The National Children’s Center located at 3400 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20032. Free parking is available behind the building.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance by RSVPing to [email protected] or on-site registration is available at the event.
** Media** If you are interested in covering this event, please email Anne Banner at [email protected].
This program is made possible through support provided by the DC Department on Disability Services and the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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About the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences:Founded in 1825, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) was the first medical school in the nation’s capital and is the 11th oldest in the country. Working together in our nation’s capital, with integrity and resolve, the GW SMHS is committed to improving the health and well-being of our local, national and global communities. www.smhs.gwumc.edu
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