About this course

Learning Objectives

• Articulate disability terminology, including terminology to avoid and understand disability etiquette
• Identify at least 5 models of disability and identify the benefits and drawbacks of the models
• Identify at least 4 interventions that can be utilized to increase inclusion and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Learning Levels

• All Levels

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Katherine McMahon, MSSA, LISW-S, CPACC

  Clinical Trainer and Outpatient Therapist

  Katherine (Katie) McMahon (she/her/hers), MSSA, LISW-S, CPACC is a Clinical Trainer for Accanto Health and works as an outpatient therapist at The Emily Program location in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been working in the field of eating disorder treatment since 2015 and concentrates on the utilization of CBT-E for adults. Katie has a special interest in working with clients who are diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder (BED), those who are experiencing body image issues, explore ways to increase inclusive care for marginalized populations and exploring the intersection between chronic health conditions/disability and eating disorders. Katie has experience providing individual therapy and group therapy in both outpatient and higher level of care settings and also serves as a licensure supervisor for social workers in both adult and adolescent residential and PHP settings. As a clinical trainer, Katie has a passion for all things CBT and supporting new and seasoned staff through onboarding, supervision, a bi-weekly CBT-E consult group and a weekly ED fundamentals group for the Midwest region. Katie is also a member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies. Prior to her work at TEP, Katie worked in community mental health as both a case manager and a Program Manager, a hospital setting and a free clinic. Katie has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and completed her graduate education at the Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences with a concentration on medical social work.

References

• Cobbaert, L., Millichamp, A.R., Elwyn, R. et al. Neurodivergence, intersectionality, and eating disorders: a lived experience-led narrative review. J Eat Disord 12, 187 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01126-5
• Czeisler MÉ, Board A, Thierry JM, Czeisler CA, Rajaratnam SMW, Howard ME, Clarke KEN. Mental Health and Substance Use Among Adults with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, February-March 2021. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021 Aug 27;70(34):1142-1149. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7034a3. PMID: 34437518; PMCID: PMC8389385.
• Cawthon, S.W. (2024) Disability is Human: The Vital Power of Accessibility in Everyday Life. The Self Publishing Agency
• Ladau, E. (2021). Demystifying Disability: What to know, what to say, and how to be an ally. Ten Speed Press.