World Diabetes Awareness Event

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In recognition of World Diabetes Day the UFDI-in partnership with PHHP-hosted an event focused on supporting people living with diabetes in the workplace, where diabetes can often be a source of stress, stigma and fear.

Organized by Dr. Ashby Walker, PHHP associate professor and UFDI associate director of community and population health, and Dr. Sarah Westen, UFDI assistant director of behavioral research, the session featured insights from Jordan Major, Ph.D. student in Occupational Therapy, and Kelley Hoover, assistant director for access at the UF Disability Resource Center/Division of Student Life.

Special thanks to Benjamin Churba, Ph.D. student in Public Health (Health Services Research), for his contributions in making this event a success.

Learn more about the Disability Resource Center here.

Department of Occupational Therapy, UF

Jordan Major, OTR/L

UF Institute for Driving, Activity, Participation, and Technology (I-DAPT)

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Clinical Health Psychologist, assistant director of behavioral research

Dr. Sarah Westen

UF Diabetes Institute (UFDI), Department of Clinical and Health Psychology

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PhD Candidate

Benjamin Churba, Ph.D.

College of Public Health and Health Professions

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associate professor

Dr. Ashby Walker

College of Public Health and Health Professions

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Assistant Director for Access

Kelly Hoover

Disability Resource Center/ Division of Student Life

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Disability Health Promotion Specialist

Savannah Townsend

Disability Resource Center/ Division of Student Life

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