Dr. Kathleen Bishop

Kathleen M. Bishop, Ph.D., has 40+ years of experience in the IDD field and 30+ as a gerontologist with a specialty in aging with IDD. She has a BS from SUNY at Geneseo, MS in Special Education, and a Ph.D. from Syracuse University in aging with disabilities.

A failure at retirement from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, she continues as a private consultant for many organizations. Her business name: Thru Rose-Colored Glasses. As chair of the National Task Group (NTG) on ID and Dementia Care Education and Training Committee, she was a leader of the group that created the 2-day NTG Dementia Capable Care for Adults with ID and the Third Day to become an NTG Affiliated Regional Trainer. As one of two Lead Trainers for this curriculum, she has led thousands of people through these trainings to create a large network of experts in IDD, aging, and dementia.

In her personal life, she writes under the pen name of Mary Kathleen McKenna. She is author of the Women with Wisdom and Pets of Wisdom series available on Amazon.com and Etsy.

Environmental Modifications at Home for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

The seven most important facts about physical and sensory
environments for practical modifications in the home.

with Dr. Kathleen Bishop

Part 4 of the 4-part webinar series: Understanding Aging &
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

We are each connected to the world around us through the seven primary senses. Without that connection, we cannot connect to the world, function and interact with the physical environment, or even survive. Dr. Kathie Bishop will discuss each of the seven primary senses and how to use that information to modify the environment for older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The recommendations will also help support caregivers, family and paid caregivers, as well as organizations providing residential placements create supportive environments. Many times the older adult cannot change, however, we can change the physical built environment to better meet the needs of the users.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM

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