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DEC is the nation’s leading org providing evidence-based knowledge, solutions and tools to address the complex problems in disability access in healthcare. disabilityequitycollaborative.org New York, NY Joined June 2021-
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Our research team developed the Interact Tool to improve the quality of communication between patients with communication disabilities and primary care clinicians. The free-to-use tool is available here: webapps.ccts.uic.edu/INTERACT/
📢TODAY at 2:30 PM EST: Join the DEC Team to learn how to set up system-level processes that improve healthcare access for patients with disabilities. Register for the webinar hosted by the @PacificADACtr here: adapacific.org/event/operatio…
Effective communication in healthcare doesn't have to be time consuming. Chapter 4 of DEC's Implementation Guide includes sample responses to clinicians and providers concerned about meeting patients' communication needs within tight time constraints. disabilityequitycollaborative.org/effective-comm…
Do you work at a hospital, health system, clinic, or other HCO? Are you interested in improving care quality and patient safety? Join the DEC team this week to learn how you can facilitate equal access to care for your patients with disabilities. adapacific.org/event/operatio…
Sign up for DEC's newsletter to receive the latest updates on our work to provide evidence-based knowledge, practical solutions, and tools to improve disability access in healthcare: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/sr4pJLs/dis…
Join DEC and the @PacificADACtr on June 25 for a free webinar to learn how DEC's Implementation Guide can support your healthcare organization in delivering equal access to care for patients with disabilities. Register here: adapacific.org/event/operatio…
Insurance plan limitations, unmet social needs, inaccessible clinics, and a shortage of disability-competent providers are just a few of the barriers New Yorkers with disabilities face when seeking care. Read the full report here: icsny.org/resources/new-…
The Autism Support Initiative at @The_BMC, a national leader in improving healthcare experiences for patients with Autism, partners with healthcare practices across the country to strengthen the care they provide to autistic patients. Learn more here: bmc.org/visiting-us/au…
📘Whether you are the director of a large health system's accessibility program or a practice manager just beginning to think about accessibility at your clinic, DEC's Implementation Guide can support your work. disabilityequitycollaborative.org/implementation…
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our research presentation for today. We will reschedule for a later date.
💡The AASPIRE Healthcare Toolkit offers practical information, worksheets, and a personalized healthcare accommodations report to help make primary care visits smoother for autistic adults. Check it out! researchautism.org/healthcaretool…
📢NEXT WEEK: Join us for our June research presentation, "Advancing Cancer Screening Among Americans Who Use Sign Language" on Wednesday, 6/3, at 12:00 PM EST. Register here: nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
🔔Reminder for HCOs: Disability accommodations are not universal design features. Accommodations are modifications requested by a patient with a disability that are necessary to access care. In contrast, accessibility features are available to all patients and are not requested.
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Digital accessibility is a core component of delivering accessible healthcare to patients with disabilities. DEC's website lists resources for HCOs to improve their digital accessibility. @gbla11yday disabilityequitycollaborative.org/healthcare-res…
ICYMI: DEC's new Implementation Guide equips healthcare organizations with resources to build a disability accessibility program, document disability status in the EHR, provide accommodations, and implement effective communication practices: disabilityequitycollaborative.org/implementation…
Federal requirements to provide equal access to healthcare for people with disabilities applies in jails, detention centers, and prisons, too. Check out this fact sheet from @ADANational to learn more: adata.org/factsheet/heal…
It's National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Effective communication is essential when caring for people with communication disabilities. DEC's Implementation Guide provides a roadmap for HCOs to integrate effective communication into daily operations. disabilityequitycollaborative.org/effective-comm…
Join DEC Wednesday, June 3rd at 12:00 PM EST for our second research presentation of 2026, "Advancing Cancer Screening Among Americans Who Use Sign Language". Register here: nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
The American Medical Association released a free, CME-eligible video series on providing clinical care to patients with disabilities. You do not have to be an AMA member to access this resource - just sign up for a free account on AMA's Ed Hub! ama-assn.org/press-center/a…
Check out this article highlighting how documenting patient disability status & accommodation needs in the EHR is crucial to provide equitable healthcare to patients with disabilities. DEC’s Implementation Guide supports HCOs in this important work. mcd.org/screening-for-…
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