The Importance of Health Class for Students with Disabilities

Inclusive health education is fundamental to living a healthy life, yet students with disabilities often miss out on this essential knowledge. Let's bridge this gap together by discussing the importance of health education for students with disabilities. Join us in exploring challenges, teaching methods, community involvement, policy advocacy, and success stories. Your voice can make inclusive education a reality, ensuring a healthier future for everyone. Join the conversation and help create lasting change. Presenters:   Nova McGiffert Healthy Sexuality Project Coordinator Institute on Disabilities, Temple University Nova McGiffert (she/her), Healthy Sexuality Project Coordinator in the Health Equity Team, provides affirming training for self-advocates, families, caregivers, and providers using a disability justice lens. Training topics include healthy relationships, sexuality, gender identity, consent and boundaries, and sexual health. Nova manages a network of sexuality educators, trainers, and disability service providers to improve positive sexuality education for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Nova has a BA in Sociology and more…