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Environmental and Sensory Modifications in Healthcare Settings for Patients with Disabilities: Lessons from the Adaptive Medicine Sunflower Pilot
This presentation examines the design, implementation, and preliminary outcomes of the Adaptive Medicine Sunflower Pilot, a multidisciplinary acute-care model for patients with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, traumatic brain injury, communication differences, and other non-apparent disabilities. The intervention integrates early identification, individualized needs assessment, staff education, sensory and communication resources, environmental modification, and a coordinated behavioral-escalation response. Early findings include a downward trend in sedating medication use among autistic patients, alongside decreased length of stay, and improved staff capacity.
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By the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Apply the SCREAM acronym to recognize atypical presentations of emergencies in patients with disabilities.
- Describe the core clinical, environmental, educational, and operational components of the Adaptive Medicine Sunflower Pilot.
- Evaluate preliminary pilot outcomes and identify strategies for implementation and measurement within other acute-care settings.
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ADA Highlight:
ADA Publication Search
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If you are hoping to learn about something specific that is ADA related, you may check out the Publications Search Page to browse resources posted on the ADA website.
You can narrow your search by type of publication or topic category, and it will bring up options for learning more.
Publication types include:
- Trainings
- Event Recordings
- Fact Sheets
- Research Briefs
- Success Stories
- FAQ's
- And more!
Check it out, and let us know what you think. Below you'll find some examples of resources you can access through this page.
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"Invisible" Disabilities and The ADA
When someone has a non-apparent disability, such as diabetes, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, asthma, mental illness or HIV/AIDS, it frequently can raise unique issues for both the employer and the employee. This session will review the legal issues, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance and court decisions when "invisible" disabilities are at issue, including pre-employment inquiries and medical examinations, workplace disclosure, reasonable accommodations and confidentiality.
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ADA Quick Tips: Sign Language Interpreters
In order to provide equal access, a public accommodation must provide auxiliary aids and services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing when needed. One example of such an accommodation is a qualified ASL interpreter.
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Training Topics?
We are working to provide trainings and learning resources that you will find valuable, but we would love to hear your insights.
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Estate Planning for People with Disabilities: Making a Plan for Your Loved One
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
7:00pm- 8:30pm MDT
Via Zoom
Join us for an informative, engaging session that will educate you on how families can protect government benefits through estate planning for people with disabilities, ABLE accounts, trusts for people with disabilities and life insurance options. John will cover the critical issues that pertain to your child’s future, including quality of life and lifetime care. We know you face many unique challenges and we’re here to help.
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TETONS Adults: Healthy Relationships for Safe Outcomes
Thursday, October. 5, 2026
10:30AM- 12:30PM MDT
Via Zoom
TETONS ”Healthy Relationships for Safe Outcomes” includes a free 8-week class and individualized 1:1 relationship coaching. We help map a road to relationships, self-determination, and personal safety for individuals with disabilities. Utah Parent Center, in partnership with Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, has curated this unique material to meet the needs of self-advocates ages 18 and older.
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Workplace Inclusion & Economic Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
5:00 PM- 6:00PM MDT
Via Zoom
In this panel discussion, disability advocates and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) experts will explore employment rights, workplace inclusion, and reasonable accommodations. Through practical examples, panelists will discuss how accommodations can support employees with disabilities and address common misconceptions about disability and employment.
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Lunch and Learn Webinar Series: Personal Emergency Preparedness
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:00 PM- 6:00PM MDT
Via Zoom
Join the Pacific ADA Center for our third 2026 Lunch and Learn Webinar of the year! Find out how to stay safe in an emergency. This webinar will show simple steps for making a personal emergency plan, including helpful tools and resources you can use. You’ll learn how to be ready for different situation.
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Using Project ECHO to Deliver Specialty Care in Rural Areas
The article talks about Project ECHO, which is an evidence-based model that leverages multi-disciplinary teams to build sustainable primary care capacity in local communities through a virtual hub-and-spoke approach. By adopting this model, states can more effectively use limited health care resources, achieve better outcomes, and honor patient care preferences.
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Online Learning Resource
Let’s Connect: A Community Engagement Workbook for State and Local Human Service Agencies
This resource outlines the must-do’s for planning community engagement, along with quick and tangible tools, tips, resources, and templates for professionals in state and local human service agencies to support the facilitation of meaningful engagement with people accessing services, families, service providers, and advocates.
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