Meet the Authors and Experts: Vol. 28 (2024) with Woods System of Care

Please Join Us from 3:30pm - 5pm ET for the Meet the Authors and Experts Symposium for this Edition of the Social Innovation Journal:

Vol. 28 (2024): Transforming Health and Human Services Systems to Improve Care for Complex Populations

Moderated by Tine Hansen-Turton, President and CEO, Woods System of Care

· Mark T. Williams, BSN, RN-BC, Board Chair, Woods System of Care

· Nina Wall, MSS, LSW, Former Director of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations

· Danielle Hall, Director of the Health Equity Initiative, Autism Society of America

· Rebecca Martin, LSW, MSW, MDes, Project Manager, New Jersey Health Communities; Sr. Research Specialist, EJ Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University

· Benjamin-John Gonzales, MA, NCC, LPC, LCADC, ACS, Vice President of Corporate Development, Legacy Treatment Services, Inc.

People with complex needs, including people with intellectual disability, autism, and behavioral health challenges, continue to experience health disparities, barriers to accessing healthcare and many other much needed services that promote health and wellness, independence, and full access to all that society has to offer. In addition, health and human services providers are experiencing dramatic workforce challenges and are struggling to attract and retain employees in all areas, from direct care workers to primary care and behavioral health providers. However, innovative solutions and approaches abound which aim to address disparities and challenges. This edition of the Social Innovations Journal highlights, among other topics, innovative strategies for addressing disparities in access to care and health outcomes for people with intellectual disability and autism, regional innovations in enhancing mental health systems, and a global approach to creating a community of practice to improve care for people with disabilities.

Join our expert panelists on December 12th from 3:30pm - 5pm who will share their decades of expertise in the fields of mental health, healthcare and autism. You will hear details about challenges confronting the health and human services sector, and the innovative programmatic and policy solutions which can improve the lives not only of people with complex social and healthcare needs, but also the workforce which supports them.

The Agenda

-Welcome

-About the Social Innovations Journal

-Edition Context

-Moderated Panel Discussion

-Concluding Remarks

Unauthorized filming of the symposiums is strictly prohibited. A recorded version will be made available only to those who attend the event, are SIJ paying members, or have authorized access from the Social Innovations Journal . Social Innovations Journal reserves the right to remove participants. For questions please reach to [email protected].

Event Venue

Online