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Join us for a series of webinars throughout the month of May dealing with issues in celiac disease. We will have programs aimed at reaching the needs of both medical providers and families living with celiac disease.

Session 2 is a special webinar geared for kids and teens with celiac disease.

Sessions will be recorded but you must register to have access to the recordings. 

General admission is free. CE credits are available. If you wish to claim CE credits, there is $10 fee per session.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Join the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease, along with speakers from the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, MetroHealth, the Celiac Disease Foundation, and Schar USA for the annual SSCD College Summit. This program is designed for high school seniors and current college students diagnosed with celiac disease to learn about managing celiac disease and the gluten-free diet in the college environment. The webinar will address the following topics:

• Transition to college with celiac disease
• Medical management of celiac disease in the college setting
• How your health care team can support you in college
• Reasonable accommodations for celiac disease in college
• Accessing gluten-free food on a college campus
• Stocking your dorm room with gluten-free food
• Working with the Office of Disability Services
• Navigating Challenging Situations

All students who attend the program will be eligible to apply for a $1,500 college scholarship from Schar. The student (not a parent) must attend the live webinar to access the application. One scholarship will be offered at the end of the webinar.

Details

What: Family Wellness Day
Where: Powisset Farm – 39 Powisset St. Dover, MA
Date: April 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Target Age: The target age for this event is elementary school-age. Teens are welcome to volunteer
Tickets: The event is free. You must preregister by 4/24/2024.

General Information

Enjoy a morning on the farm. We will tour the farm, see animals and connect with other families. The event will focus on mindfulness and wellness. The program includes  a family yoga session facilitated by member of our BCH team and a nutrition/cooking demo session hosted by one of our BCH dietitians!

This is a great opportunity for kids and parents to connect and spend time at beautiful Powisset Farm in Dover. Kids 12 and under accompanied by parent.

Volunteers:

Teens are welcome to volunteer. Working with other teen volunteers is a great way to connect with peers living with celiac disease. Also, we can sign your forms for community service hours Contact us for more information.

Ticket Sales End:

In order for us to have enough time to ensure adequate supplies for this event the last opportunity to purchase tickets is April 24, 2024.