What’s on DEC: August 2023
If you missed the latest recap of news & events highlighted in our August newsletter, catch it here!
Opportunity to respond: U.S. Access Board Seeks Public Comment
The U.S. Access Board is asking for public comment on final recommendations on specifications for low transfer surface height of medical diagnostic equipment. The comment period ends July 24. Contribute here!
Pacific ADA Center releases Telehealth Fact Sheet
The Pacific ADA Center released its Telehealth and Federal Disability Laws Fact Sheet which provides resources to achieve effective communication for people with disabilities in a telehealth setting.
NEW! Implementation Guide on Documenting Disability Status in the EHR
Health care organizations are required to provide high-quality, equitable health care to patients with disabilities. Identifying patients with disabilities who need accommodations within the health system is a necessary first step. The DEC Documentation Workgroup has created an implementation guide…
Health Affairs Disability & Health special issue released
The Health Affairs Disability & Health special issue is out! Stacked with great content, read about the barriers that physicians face when providing care to people with disabilities: "'I Am Not The Doctor For You': Physicians' Attitudes About Caring For…
DEC August Newsletter
The past few months have held significant movement in the promotion of accessibility in health care! Catch up on the latest updates in our August newsletter.
DEC Posters at Academy Health Annual Research Meeting
Check out our posters presented at Academy Health Annual Research Meeting 2022: Documentation of Disability Status and Accommodation Needs in the Electronic Health Record: A Qualitative StudyResearch Priorities to Address Disability Equity in HealthcareIncentivizing, Enforcing, and Improving Disability Accessible Care:…
The National Council on Disability releases Health Equity Framework
NCD's Health Equity Framework for People with Disabilities provides recommendations and guidance for bridging health care inequities for people with disabilities.