Join us for our February Research Presentation: Disability and Health-Related Social Needs
You're invited! Please join us on Wednesday, February 5th at 12p ET for the DEC February Research Presentation entitled: Disability and Health-Related Social Needs. More details HERE.
Communication Tool Now Available for Public Use!
The PCORI-funded Interact Trial engaged patients with communication disabilities to compare the effectiveness of two interventions to increase primary care clinicians’ use of communication strategies, improving the quality of their communication with patients with communication disabilities (CD). For the intervention,…
September 4th DEC Webinar: Implications for Health Systems & Teams
Join us on Wednesday, September 4th to discuss the implications on health systems and teams of HHS' new final rules for Section 504 of the Rehab Act and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Registration is required, please click…
A Call to Action Toward Achieving Accessible Telehealth
A recent order issued by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires that by September 3rd 2024, video conferencing platforms, including telehealth platforms, ensure they are accessible to people with disabilities. Find out more about two actions you can take here.
What’s on DEC: December 2023
Catch up on the latest news and updates from DEC in our December newsletter. Read it here!
December 2023 DEC Research Presentation
Join us Wednesday, December 6th at 12p ET for our DEC Research Presentation "Evaluation of Accessibility Accommodations on Hospital Websites". Click here for more information!
NIH Designates People with Disabilities as a Health Disparities Population
On Tuesday, September 26th, the National Institutes of Health decided to formally include people with disabilities as a population with health disparities. This monumental decision will have a variety of significant impacts, including increased funding and research opportunities!
Accommodations List Now Available
The DEC Workgroup members curated a list of a wide range of disability-related accommodations that can facilitate equitable access to high-quality care. Access the resource here.