UAB School of Public Health presents Glenwood’s Endowed Lecture Series

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health, in partnership with Glenwood, is set to host the 2025 Glenwood Endowed Lecture Series on Monday, April 14, 2025. The event will take place at the UAB Alumni House, located at 1301 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health, in partnership with Glenwood, is set to host the 2025 Glenwood Endowed Lecture Series on Monday, April 14, 2025. The event will take place at the UAB Alumni House, located at 1301 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294.

This year’s lecture series will focus on enhancing services for older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event features two distinguished speakers:

  • Dr. Jonathan Baker, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA: Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University. Dr. Baker will lead a discussion on behavior analytic services for older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Rita Gardner: President and CEO of Melmark. Ms. Gardner will present “Planning for Aging in Place: One Organization’s Journey,” sharing insights from her extensive experience in managing services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.

The schedule for the event is as follows:

  • Registration and Coffee: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
  • Welcome and Introduction: 9:30 a.m.
  • Dr. Jonathan Baker’s Presentation: 9:45 a.m.
  • Break: 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Rita Gardner’s Keynote Address: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Lunch & Networking: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Closing of Event: 1:00 p.m.

The event is free to attend and includes a complimentary lunch. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for professionals seeking to enhance their credentials. To reserve your spot, please register through the official event page.

The Glenwood Endowed Lecture Series aims to foster collaboration between clinical service experts and academic researchers, promoting unity in addressing the health impacts and care responses to behavioral health disorders such as autism.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into critical topics affecting older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.