Respecting Choice: Disability, Ethics, and Human Flourishing
An insightful conversation on how we define, understand, and support disability in healthcare and community services
Why This Conversation Matters
The way we understand disability shapes every decision we make in care settings. Join Dr. Sara Chan and Dr. Dan Haggerty as they explore how medical and social models of disability impact autonomy, dignity, and the path to human flourishing.
NAB/NCERS Approved
1 Continuing Education Hour
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 total participant hour by NAB/NCERS—approval #20261208-1-A117200-DL
This program is approved by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards. For additional information, contact NAB at 1120 20th St., NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, (202)712-9040, or https://www.nabweb.org/home.
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What You'll Explore
A comprehensive examination of disability models, ethical frameworks, and practical applications
Medical & Social Models
Understand two influential frameworks that shape how professionals approach care, autonomy, and therapeutic intervention
Individual Choice & Autonomy
Learn how respecting individual preferences and moving between models based on personal goals is essential to human flourishing
Ethical Decision-Making
Explore situations where individuals cannot speak for themselves and the role of direct support professionals in guiding decisions
Who Should Attend
Direct Support Professionals
Healthcare Professionals
Advocates & Activists
Ethicists & Researchers
Meet Your Speakers
Dr. Sara Chan
Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Disability
Expert in philosophical perspectives on disability, specializing in how we define and understand disability across different contexts and frameworks.
Dr. Dan Haggerty
Professor of Philosophy and Ethics
Dr. Daniel Haggerty is a philosopher specializing in moral psychology, emotion, and virtue theory. His work focuses on how ethical character and real-world context shape moral decision-making across professions, including healthcare, finance, and business.
Ready to Deepen Your Understanding?
Join us for this important conversation on disability, ethics, and human flourishing