The UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education presents a Teacher Preparation Workshop

Yvette Q. Getch - Children with Chronic Conditions: Families, Teachers, Community, and Schools

Dr. Getch is a current Professor in the Department of Counseling and Instructional Sciences at the University of South Alabama and the Coordinator for Graduate Counseling Programs. Her research interests are foundationally rooted in advocacy, empowerment, access, accommodations, and improving services/interventions. Much of her research focuses on childhood chronic illness in schools, accommodations, and the impact of chronic illness on families. She is a founding board member of HIVE (Habilitation, Information, Vocation, and Education) which provides transition opportunities and support for young adults with significant disabilities. Dr. Getch was a faculty member at The University of Georgia for 17 years and received her doctorate in Rehabilitation Education and Research from The University of Arkansas.

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