About this episode
Dr. Patricia Spindel discusses her extensive work in advocacy for developmental disabilities and older adults.
Dr. Patricia Spindel has worked with youth and engaged in systemic advocacy for people with developmental disabilities and their families and older adults for over forty years. She taught at both the University of Guelph-Humber and the Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, where she also coordinated the Social Services Worker Program and was an Associate Dean of Health Sciences. She is a former President of Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities, co-founder of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, organizer of the Ontario Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, and co-founder of Seniors For Social Action Ontario. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Patricia Spindel
Topics covered
- advocacy
- developmental disabilities
- aging
- healthcare
- social services
Keywords
- advocacy
- developmental disabilities
- older adults
- social services
- health sciences
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Guelph-Humber, Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, Ontario Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, Seniors For Social Action Ontario
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