The Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment (MACCHE) invites you to an upcoming webinar.
Date: July 9, 2025
Time: 12 noon ET
Healthy Horizons: Addressing Environmental Health for Children with Disabilities, provides an overview of the impact of environmental health factors on pediatric disability, both globally and within the United States. The presentation will explore the prevalence and types of disabilities in children and examine the impact of environmental health factors, such as pollution, extreme weather, and natural disasters, on pediatric disability. Participants will gain insights into effective strategies for mitigating these risks through policy recommendations and community actions. Additionally, the session will equip attendees with the knowledge to develop inclusive emergency plans that address the specific needs of children with disabilities, ensuring preparedness and resilience.
About the Presenter
Jane Tobias, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, is an Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University’s Jefferson College of Nursing. She serves as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity and is a Golisano Fellow in Developmental Disability Nursing. Dr. Tobias holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Thomas Jefferson University and brings over two decades of experience in pediatric primary care.
Dr. Tobias has held various academic roles, with a focus on graduate nursing education. Her clinical expertise lies in caring for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disabilities. She is actively involved in nursing research, focused on intellectual and developmental disorders, and serves as a consultant for the Golisano Institute of Developmental Disability Nursing. Additionally, Dr. Tobias is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to identify the various types of disabilities affecting children and understand the prevalence of these conditions globally and within the U.S.
- Participants will explore how environmental factors such as pollution, extreme weather, and natural disasters disproportionately affect children with disabilities.
- Participants will develop strategies for mitigating the impact of environmental health risks on children and adolescents with disabilities.
- Participants will be equipped with knowledge on creating inclusive emergency plans that address the specific needs of children with disabilities, including communication, coordination, and essential emergency supplies.