(K-3) Partnering with the community to define experiences of ableism

Ableism in pediatric healthcare poses significant risk to children with disabilities and their families, yet interventions have been limited due to lack of recognition and understanding of its complexity. This poster presents findings from a national Group Concept Mapping study that engaged lived experience participants across the United States to identify how ableism manifests in maternal and child healthcare settings. The resulting framework provides a practical tool for driving quality improvement, future research, and advocacy. This work exemplifies the power of authentic lived experience partnership in research to advance healthcare equity for children and youth with special health care needs.