Events
Wednesday June 11th 5:15 PM
Meet Charlotte Mallard
Writer & Director of "Whales in the Sky"
Charlotte will share her journey of a late Autism diagnosis to working on her animated short film "Whales in the Sky".
Why This Film is Vital
Autistic individuals, especially those diagnosed later in life, face significant mental health challenges due to years of navigating a world that wasn’t built for them. Studies show that up to 70% of autistic individuals experience anxiety or depression, and those who remain undiagnosed often struggle even more, internalizing their differences without understanding why.
One of the most alarming realities is the increased risk of suicide among autistic individuals. Research has found that autistic adults are three times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts compared to the general population.
Even more concerning, autistic individuals without an intellectual disability are nine times more likely to die by suicide than their neurotypical peers. Many of these individuals go undiagnosed well into adulthood, meaning they spend decades feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and misunderstood without access to the support they need.
Whales in the Sky exists to shed light on these realities through the power of storytelling. By visually representing the internal struggles, emotional depths, and beautiful possibilities self-acceptance for a late-diagnosed autistic individual, the film serves as a tool for both education and healing.
Monthly Meetings
Second Wednesday of the Month
5:15pm - 6:15pm PT
SMADIE Monthly Community Meeting
A monthly discussion covering what has/is/will be happening with SMADIE, Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion & Equity
Third Wednesday of the Month
12:00pm - 1:00pm PT
SMADIE Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
A monthly meeting to discuss SMADIE issues related to yearly events, outreach and meeting SMADIES's Mission, Vision and SMADIE's priorities of CHARME: promoting Community, Health Equity, Advocacy, Research, Mentorship and Education in medicine.
Annual Events
Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine
April
Stanford Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine
This virtual conference aims to support students and healthcare providers with disabilities, training healthcare providers to better care for patients with disabilities, and provide research into the intersection of providers and patients with disabilities.
This conference will be a deep learning opportunity for medical students, residents and fellows, medical doctors, nursing students and nurses, PA students and PA’s, hospital administration, and additional interested healthcare providers and allies.
National Disability Employee Awareness Month
October
SMADIE Celebrates National Disability Employee Awareness Month
Join us as we recognize #NDEAM, National Disability Employee Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE) along with other Stanford DEI organizations and along side Stanford Health Care (SHC) will be hosting events throughout the month of October.