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Virtual Meeting 7:00 pm 

Number of Contact Hours: 1.0

Link to Webinar will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Summary of Event: 

Title: Aging with Disability - Understanding Lifelong and Acquired Conditions

Adults with lifelong and acquired disabilities often experience aging patterns that differ significantly from the general population, resulting in early functional decline, and complex medical needs. This session will
provide an understanding these unique aging trajectories as well as recognizing early red flags that signal emerging challenges in mobility, cognition, self-care, behavior, and environmental safety. Through
evidence-informed guidance, case-based examples, and practical strategies, participants will learn how to identify functional changes, and initiate timely interventions. Emphasis is placed on promoting independence, preventing avoidable crises, and supporting safe and successful aging despite disability.

Facilitator and Speaker:

Susanne Giannitti OTR/L

Bio/Background of the Speaker:
Susanne Vastano Giannitti, has been a dedicated occupational therapy practitioner since 1977, with extensive experience in sub-acute care, long-term care, and home health settings. In addition to her clinical work, she has taught gerontology labs and courses at local universities. Susanne currently serves as the facilitator for ConnOTA’s Community of Practice: Perspectives in Aging. She is also a member of the City of Norwalk’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Committee, advocating for accessibility and inclusion at the local level. At the state level she serves on both the COPE and FallsFreeCT initiatives. She is a contributing member of AOTA’s Palliative Care CoP. She is passionate about actively promoting the value of occupational therapy.