ED and Disability

More than 1 in 4 adults in the US have a disability, according to a report published by the CDC in 2024. This presentation will look at the intersection between eating disorders and disabilities, explore special considerations when working with clients with both an eating disorder and a disability/disabilities, explore biases that providers may hold around disability and identify strategies to increase inclusion and accessibility in treatment for clients with disabilities. Less...

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Learning Objectives

  • Articulate disability terminology, including terminology to avoid and understand disability etiquette
  • Identify at least 3 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.

Target Audience

Professional counselors, mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge in these areas.

Learning Levels

  • Beginner

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Live Interactive Webinar

11:00 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT

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About the speaker

Katherine McMahon, MSSA, LISW-S, CPACC

Katherine McMahon, MSSA, LISW-S, CPACC

Clinical Trainer and Senior Outpatient Therapist
Katherine (Katie) McMahon (she/her/hers), MSSA, LISW-S is a Clinical Trainer for Accanto Health and works as an outpatient therapist at The Emily Program’s 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 and training new staff. 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. 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.

Agenda

Agenda: 60 minutes
5 minutes – Overview of disability statistics and Review of disability history
10 minutes - Disability terminology
10 minutes- Models of Disability
10 minutes- Disability Etiquette
10 minutes- Types of disabilities
10 minute – Interventions to increase inclusion and accessibility
5 minutes – Q and A

CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association
The Emily Program is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Emily Program maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
National Board for Certified Counselors
The Emily Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP no. 7166. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. The Emily Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Disclosure

This educational program is made available to the public free of charge through the financial support of The Emily Program Foundation.