Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing News

Dr. Beth Kiss, and director Dr. Holly Brown represented the Golisano Institute at the AACN Diversity Symposium in New Orleans. They presented on integrating DEI teaching strategies for didactic, clinical, or simulation learning experiences at the Wegmans School of Nursing.

Associate Director Dr. Holly Brown and Golisano Fellow Savannah Todd represented the Golisano Institute at the Special Olympics Genesee Region Fall Classic on September 23 in Webster, N.Y. Dr. Brown is a Clinical Director for Special Olympics. Clinical Directors play an important role in organizing Special Olympics events and transforming the health care experience for Special Olympics athletes. Over 400 athletes, partners, coaches, and volunteers from four regions participated in the event. (Video via News10 WHEC)

The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing was a sponsor for the Mary Cariola Walking on Sunshine event on September 17th, 2023. During the event, the Mary Cariola Center raised over $150,000 that will go towards the impactful work they do that supports individuals with complex disabilities and their families.