Employee Spotlight: Disability Advocacy, Research and Thriving at Cincinnati Children’s
Post Date: October 28, 2026 | Publish Date:
Kara Ayers, PhD, highlights her research focused on improving healthcare for kids with disabilities as well as all children.
Hear from Associate Professor Kara Ayers, PhD, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, about the magic that happens when she is able to connect youth with disabilities to others who share similar experiences—and what drives her research on the topic. And by her side through it all is Rocky, her loyal service dog and trusted friend.
Watch the video above, and find more Employee Spotlight videos here.
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