Savor Safely: A Dysphagia-Friendly Thanksgiving
Food is love—and everyone deserves a seat at the table. This seasonal webinar shows how to transform Thanksgiving classics into dishes that meet IDDSI descriptor and testing methods, yet bring comfort and connection so everyone will be included in your meal this year.
* This webinar is for RDs, DTRs, SLPs and CDMs interested in learning about IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative) food and beverage preparation. Basic IDDSI knowledge is recommended prior to attending this webinar.
A webinar kit will be mailed to you with supplies for IDDSI testing.
This webinar costs $25.00. Please see below for more information.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
2 Hour Webinar
- 11:00 am - 1:00 PM Pacific
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM Mountain
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 PM Central
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 PM Eastern
Professional Credits Available:
- 2.0 AND CEUs for RDs
- 2.0 AND CEUs for DTRs
- 2.0 ANFP CEUs for CDMs
- 0.20 ASHA CEUs for SLPs
About:
The cost is $25.00.
Please register by Friday, October 24, 2025, to secure your spot and ensure the testing kits are delivered in advance of the webinar.
Registration confirmation and webinar details will be sent via email. If you do not receive the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is limited to the first 500 registrants. USA and Canada Residents Only.
Questions?
Email Liz Fiala at
Agenda (timing shown in Central time)
- 1:00 pm (5 min) - Introduction
- 1:05 pm (5 min) - Review: IDDSI Test Methods
- 1:10 pm (5 min) - IDDSI Demonstration: Extremely Thick Stock
- 1:15 pm (1 hour) - IDDSI Food Demonstrations: Entrees & Sides
- 2:15 pm (15 min) - IDDSI Food Demonstrations: Desserts
- 2:30 pm (10 min) - IDDSI Beverage Demonstrations
- 2:40 pm (20 min) - Q&A
- 3:00 pm - End Time
Learner Objectives
- Participants will identify methods to test foods for compliance with a pureed diet.
- Participants will describe how to use Extremely Thick stock to adjust for the natural variability in raw food and food preparations.
- Participants will describe plate-presentation techniques intended to increase consumption rates for texture-modified individuals.
- Participants will apply IDDSI Testing Methods to assess food and beverage menu items in their current facilities.
- Participants will demonstrate how to prepare a bread product that complies with IDDSI Detailed Descriptors and Testing Methods.
Speakers & Moderator Disclosures
Chef Alexa Kirtley
Financial Disclosures:
Alexa receives a salary and has ownership interests in Rubicon Foods.
Non-financial Disclosures:
Alexa is an active member of the IDDSI U.S. Reference Group, Volunteer Position. Rubicon Foods is a supporter of IDDSI, but Alexa does not receive financial compensation for this.
Click here to view Alexa Kirtley’s CV.
John Holahan, BS, MBA
Financial Disclosures:
John receives salary and has ownership interests in SimplyThick, LLC and Modern Dysphagia Cooking.
Non-financial Disclosures:
John is a member of IDDSI reference groups US & CANADA, Volunteer Position.
SimplyThick, LLC is a supporter of IDDSI but I, "John" do not receive financial compensation for this.
Click here to view John Holahan’s CV.
Elizabeth Fiala
Financial Disclosures:
Elizabeth is an employee of SimplyThick, LLC and receives salary from SimplyThick.
Non-financial Disclosures:
SimplyThick, LLC is a supporter of IDDSI but I, "Elizabeth" do not receive financial compensation for this.
Click here to view Elizabeth Fiala’s CV.
Course Financial Disclosures:
This course was funded by SimplyThick, LLC and Rubicon, but does not have any input into the direction or content of IDDSI.
SimplyThick® EasyMix™ and Rubicon products will be used when necessary for demonstrations but will not be promoted for sale.
MedSLP Collective handles all ASHA CE reporting for this course. If you have any questions about ASHA CEUs or course reporting, please reach out to Joy at info@medslpcollective.com.
Thank you for your interest in our webinar series. Registration for this webinar is closed. Please check back for updates, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SimplyThickGel for announcements about our upcoming Continued Education opportunities.
