AWB x Lewis Katz School of Medicine
In early January, our actors had the opportunity to speak with students at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine. This program provided a meaningful and engaging introduction to disability awareness, giving future physicians the chance to learn directly from individuals with lived experience. Through discussion and demonstration, students explored best practices for working with patients with disabilities, with a focus on respectful communication, patient autonomy, and inclusive care.
The session also included hands-on sensitivity activities designed to help students better understand some of the physical and social barriers that people with disabilities may encounter. These experiences encouraged empathy while reinforcing that disability is not solely a medical condition, but a lived experience shaped by environment, access, and attitudes. The students were highly engaged, asking thoughtful and insightful questions.
Programs like this are critically important in medical education. Despite serving a significant portion of the population, people with disabilities often face disparities in healthcare due to gaps in provider training, implicit bias, and inaccessible systems. By integrating disability education early in their training, medical students are better equipped to provide equitable, compassionate, and effective care. AWB is proud to play a role in shaping more informed and empathetic healthcare professionals, and we value every opportunity to share our community’s experiences with the next generation of providers.
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