We are pleased to announce the launch of the “Cancer-Screening and Prevention for People with Intellectual Disability (CUPID): Lunch & Learn Series” — an engaging and impactful series dedicated to advancing knowledge, inclusion, and best practices in cancer prevention and research.

This series brings together experts, researchers, and practitioners to explore key topics at the intersection of intellectual disability and cancer care:

Session 1: Why it matters: The case for cancer screening & prevention
Session 2: The Numbers Behind the Need: Cancer Statistics, Screening Uptake, and Cancer Inequalities
Session 3: Beyond Words: A Focus on Augmentative Communication
Session 4: Doing Research Right: Ethical Standards in Practice

Join us to learn, exchange ideas, and contribute to more inclusive and equitable cancer screening and prevention strategies.

Stay tuned for dates and registration details!

The Numbers Behind the Need: Cancer Statistics, Screening Uptake, and Cancer Inequalities

CUPID
Cancer Understanding Prevention in Intellectual Disabilities

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