Advocating for Patients with Disabilities
This training provides an overview of effective advocacy for patients with disabilities.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
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Marc Berlin, BCPA
Marc’s interest in Patient Advocacy is personal and began early in life. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Marc learned early about the many challenges to receiving quality medical care. In 2020, Marc founded On-the-Marc Patient Advocate Services to provide medical and disability consulting services to patients and families in need of assistance navigating the healthcare system to receive competent care. Marc is a Board Certified Patient Advocate.
Helen Rottier, PhD
Helen Rottier is a researcher and advocate focused on disabled knowledge production. She works in the Waisman Center in Madison, Wisconsin, contributing to the Autism Research Consortium on Systems of Care and WI LEND, and she has a PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago. As a disabled person, she is especially interested in patient advocacy and care experiences for people with medical phobia. She has presented in ECHO Autism, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Autism Intervention Research Program - Physical Health.
February 23, 2026 7:00 PM Eastern Time
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About ACES
ACES delivers a dynamic, hour-long virtual experience featuring expert-led presentations followed by interactive group discussions and real-world case studies. Participants actively contribute their perspectives and insights throughout each session, which concludes with a dedicated Q&A segment.
We encourage networking before and after meetings to foster valuable connections within our community. To continuously enhance our program, we collect participant feedback through targeted polls and surveys, helping us refine content and identify compelling future topics.
Get Involved!
Share Your Expertise: Become an ACES Presenter
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ACES is actively seeking passionate healthcare professionals to lead thought-provoking discussions on critical patient safety topics. If you have valuable insights to share, or know someone who does, we invite you to help shape the future of healthcare excellence through our platform.
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Send us a message to info@Pulsecpsea.org
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Meet Our Program Committee
Meet Our Program Committee
David Fielding
BCPA MPH
Program Committee Leader - Patient Advocate
Marc Berlin
BCPA
"On the Marc" Patient Advocate
Ilene Corina BCPA
Pulse Founder & President-
Patient Advocate
Caryn Isaacs
Keynote Speaker & Legacy Coach
Sofie Schwartz MBA
Greater National Advocates
Your donation will directly contribute to our efforts in raising awareness, providing education, and advocating for positive patient outcomes.
Summary Disclaimer: The information which is shared during Pulse meetings and programs does not constitute professional advice and should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and treatment of any illness either physical, mental or emotional. Read Full Disclaimer Here
