The appendices listed below are General Resources for implementing any aspect of disability accessibility in healthcare. While each chapter is intended to be used independently, most of these General Resources are referenced across multiple chapters.
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NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Appendix 0.1: Definitions (PDF, 445 KB)↗ | Defines key terms used throughout the Implementation Guide. |
| Appendix 0.2: Appropriate Disability Language (PDF, 473 KB)↗ | Provides guidance for appropriate terminology when communicating with and about people with disabilities. |
| Appendix 0.3: Federal Requirements for Providing Accessible Care (PDF, 1.4 MB)↗ | A high-level overview of existing regulations regarding healthcare accessibility. |
| Appendix 0.4: Disability Organizations (PDF, 513 KB)↗ | Lists disability organizations to engage with the disability community. |
| Appendix 0.5: Policy Writing Guidance (PDF, 450 KB)↗ | Provides guidance for creating or modifying policies. |
| Appendix 0.6: Project Planning (PDF, 1.3 MB)↗ | A how-to guide for creating workflow maps and goal setting. |
| Appendix 0.7: Accessibility Screening Tool Template (PDF, 1.4 MB)↗ | A worksheet to identify gaps in accessibility at an organization or clinic. |
| Appendix 0.8: Disability Accommodations Examples (PDF, 639 KB)↗ | Categorizes and lists examples of disability accommodations. Explains personal disability items and lists several examples. |
| Appendix 0.9: Disability Accommodations Inventory Table (PDF, 916 KB)↗ | A table to help staff plan and track potential disability accommodation and service processes and training. |
| Appendix 0.10: Leadership Support: Key individuals (PDF, 342 KB)↗ | Lists leadership roles that could be consulted when building an accessibility initiative. |
ADDITIONAL CHAPTERS
Large print version available upon request.
Additional chapters are in development.