Brave Hearts: Nurturing Opportunities and Aspirations for Hope

This interprofessional event will incorporate a variety of student healthcare professionals from the University, including but not limited to: dental, podiatry, nurse anesthesiology, physician assistant, and speech language pathology.

Our goal is to host an event to include the following:

• Interactive Workshops: Engaging sessions tailored to the unique needs and interests of children with disabilities, focusing on sensory activities, creative expression, and skillbuilding.
   
• Health Screenings: Students and faculty will provide health screening for patients with disabilities to evaluate various health aspects to accommodate the specific needs, challenges, and conditions of the individual.
   
• Adaptive Sports Demonstrations: Introduce adaptive sports and games that promote physical activity and teamwork led by student healthcare professionals and staff.
   
• Resource Fair: Connect with the University’s programs and learn about support services offering information and resources for families of children with disabilities.
   
• Sensory-friendly Environment: Foster a safe and accommodating setting with sensory-friendly spaces designed to ensure comfort for all attendees (suggestion: art and music therapy, sensory bins)

Additional Information:

This event will be free to attend, but pre-registration is required to accommodate all participants.

The event will be wheelchair accessible, and accommodations will be provided upon request (advance notice for specific needs is suggested!)

• Number of attendees: 100 maximum
• Age: For children under the age of 18
• Date: Saturday January 25, 2025 
• Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Location: Midwestern University, 19555 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 (Ramada/Grass area)

For more info please contact Julie High-Horse at jhighh@midwestern.edu.