These Optimal Health for All workshops will be offered online using the Zoom web conferencing platform. While the workshops will be online, we will feature speakers and resources from the Indianapolis, Gary, and New Albany communities. 

• October 1, 2021 - Indianapolis 
  
  
• October 15, 2021 - Gary  
  
  
• November 12, 2021 - New Albany 

The Center for Health Equity at Indiana University will offer 3.0 continuing education credits as a Category 1 Provider for professions licensed through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. Continuing education credits are available for Social Workers, Counselors, Dentist, Dental Hygienists, and others.

• Dr. Amy Sekhar is a sought-after speaker and trainer in diversity and inclusive practices for organizations and other community groups. She will address disability sensitivity, awareness, and effective communication with people with disabilities while bringing in her own lived experiences.
  
  
• Dr. Jae Chul Lee is the Director of the Center for Health Equity with the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. He has published multiple articles on health disparities for and among people with disabilities. He has also directed efforts to address such disparities at a state level, through disability data monitoring and surveillance; public health reports; and a state strategic plan. His commitment to improving health equity for people with disabilities comes from his own experience with his father’s severe traumatic brain injury.
  
  
• Each workshop will feature a panel of Hoosiers with Disabilities from the local community who will share their personal stories about the challenges and barriers to optimal health.