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Disabilities in Nutrition and Dietetics MIG

Disabilities MIG is a community that connects Academy members who identify as having a disability, work with individuals with disabilities, educate learners with disabilities or have an interest in disability‑related issues in nutrition and dietetics.

Why Join Disabilities MIG?

Disabilities MIG provides education, resources and connection to support inclusive nutrition practice. The MIG promotes accessibility, accommodations and usability, advances IDEA principles and fosters advocacy related to disability and nutrition.

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Newsletter

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Newsletter

The Disabilities MIG newsletter shares member highlights, announcements, advocacy updates and curated educational resources, including CPEU opportunities relevant to disability‑inclusive nutrition practice.
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Leadership Opportunities

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Leadership Opportunities

Disabilities MIG offers leadership opportunities that allow members to contribute to programming, advocacy and community initiatives while developing leadership skills and advancing accessibility within nutrition and dietetics.
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Scholarship Opportunity

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Scholarship Opportunity

Disabilities MIG partners with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation to support the LaVerne and Edwin Domel Memorial Diversity Scholarship, awarded annually to a dietetic student or intern with a disability.
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Educational Opportunities

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Educational Opportunities

Disabilities MIG offers professional education opportunities, including webinars and learning events, designed to support evidence‑based practice and provide CPE credits focused on disability‑inclusive nutrition care.
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Member Directory

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Member Directory

The Disabilities MIG member directory helps members connect with peers across practice settings, identify shared interests and build professional relationships within the disability and nutrition community.
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Discussion Board

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Discussion Board

The Disabilities MIG discussion board provides a space for members to exchange ideas, ask questions, share resources and connect with colleagues interested in disability‑related nutrition topics.
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Member Resource Library

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Member Resource Library

The Disabilities MIG resource library provides curated tools, references and materials that support accessible, inclusive and evidence‑based nutrition practice for individuals with disabilities.
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Advocacy

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Advocacy

Disabilities MIG supports advocacy efforts that advance accessibility, equity and inclusion for individuals with disabilities within the Academy and across nutrition and dietetics practice.

See what our members have to say

Executive Leadership Team

Name Position
Gwendolyn A Wittenbrook, MA, LDN, FAND Chair
Christine Cherie Ferguson, PhD, RD, CSG Chair-elect
Catherine Conway, MS, RDN, CDCES, CDN Past Chair
Justin Batchelder, RD Secretary
Kathryn I. Hoy, PhD, MSFN, RD, CD, CDN Treasurer
Juliana Tamayo, MS, RD, CNSC Nominating Committee Chair

Membership questions? We're here to help

Our Member Service Center offers prompt support for questions on membership, benefits, products, services or any other dietetics-related topics. Call or email us for personalized assistance. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Central time).
Phone: 800-877-1600, Option 1
International Phone: +1-312-899-0040, Option 1
Email: DPGMIGrelations@eatright.org

Disabilities in Nutrition and Dietetics MIG

A world where individuals with disabilities have access to inclusive nutrition guidance, nutritious food and equitable opportunities to become active, fully contributing nutrition and dietetics professionals.