Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity - Smadie

02/09/2026

Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine. This conference brings together clinicians, researchers, students, and community advocates working to advance disability inclusion, accessibility, and equity in healthcare and medical education.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM PT

To register, scan the QR code on this poster or visit:
smadie.stanford.edu/conference

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01/24/2026

We want to congratulate disability advocate Jody Greenhalgh and the San Mateo County EMS team on this important step toward more accessible emergency care.

Their new Safe Wheelchair resources help ensure wheelchair users are not separated from their wheelchairs during emergency transport — supporting dignity, access, and continuity of care.

Read more about this initiative here: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/san-mateo-county-emergency-medical-services-introduces-new-resources-safe-wheelchair

12/22/2025

We’re proud to share SMADIE’s 2025 Highlights. From global conferences to community programming, research publications, and leadership recognition, this year reflects meaningful progress in advancing disability inclusion across healthcare and medicine. Thank you to everyone who made this work possible.

12/20/2025

The National Council on Disability is requesting public input to help shape a federal policy brief on disability clinical care and competency training. Community voices matter, and your insight can help strengthen future standards in disability-inclusive healthcare.

Submit your perspective by January 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
Share your input here:
https://www.ncd.gov/2025/12/01/disability-competency-training-rfi-posted-to-federal-register/

12/02/2025

Our SMADIE founder and co-chair Dr. Pete Poullos, highlights why disability inclusion and community support matters, and how Giving Tuesday helps fuel this work.

12/01/2025

Hear from our SMADIE Director of Strategy and Engagement as she shares how building inclusive spaces, elevating disabled voices, and fostering mentorship drives lasting impact, and how your Giving Tuesday support helps make it possible.

11/29/2025

Hear directly from our SMADIE co-chair about why accessibility, mentorship, and disability inclusion matter and how your Giving Tuesday support helps turn these values into action.

11/25/2025

Join us as we highlight SMADIE’s work in accessibility, mentorship, and disability inclusion. Your support helps us keep these conversations going all year long.

09/29/2025

Come say hi tomorrow & enjoy ice cream in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month

08/26/2025

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08/26/2025

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05/02/2025

An amazingly successful 6th Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine with 1800 attendees from 52 countries! Thanks to our amazing speakers, and thank you all for attending!