Advancing knowledge of human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Biography Erin Bartnick received her masters in physician assistant studies and masters of social work from UW-Madison. As a licensed PA, Erin worked in family medicine and psychiatry caring for individuals and their families across the lifespan. Additionally, she has a certification of advanced qualifications in psychiatry. She currently practices as a licensed clinical social …
Biography Location: American Family Children’s Hospital Madison, WI About: Craig Becker is a Social Worker at the American Family Children’s Hospital. He covers both inpatient and outpatient services for Children with Chronic Pulmonary Disease.
Biography Location: Bloomfield, CT About: My name is Emily Cowen. I’m from Bloomfield, Connecticut. I have a physical disability called athetoid quadriplegic cerebral palsy. I am a member of eight advocacy groups that advocate for disabled people, which are Consumer Scholars, KASA (Kids as Self-advocates), YASA (Youth as Self-advocates), Youth Steering Committee (also Website Committee), …
Biography Location: University of Iowa Iowa City, IA About: Ed Esbeck works at Iowa’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) as a Self-Advocacy Coordinator. In his position, he educates professionals and students on how to be their own advocates. He travels to area high schools as well as holds sessions at the UCEDD.
Biography Location: Waisman Center, UW Health Madison, WI About: Julie Hajewski works part time at the Waisman Center with the Wisconsin Youth Health Transition Initiative, primarily focused on providing training to health providers on health care transition for youth with complex health care needs. Additionally, she is an Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years …
Biography My name is Albert Helmick. I’m 33 years old. I have Asperger’s syndrome so I’m on the autism spectrum. I was born with a colostomy bag but got that reversed, my appendix took out, and part of my colon as well. I’m from Fort Atkinson, WI. I write songs, grow hot peppers, and take …
Biography Location: Waisman Center Madison, WI About: Lynn Hrabik works at the Waisman Center as a researcher in disability field, with some projects focusing on futures planning and transition. She has been in public health for her entire career and at the Waisman Center for about 10 years.
