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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🔔LAST DAY TO REGISTER🔔DEC's workshop will bring together disability coordinators, interpreter services managers, quality improvement officers, and other professionals dedicated to advancing disability access in healthcare. Register by 11:59 PM EST. www.pathlms.com/nyurusk/cour...

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The Accessible Healthcare Workshop: Real-World Lessons from Health Systems Nationwide | Rusk Medical Education

Live WebinarOctober 1-2, 2026Course Description People with disabilities make up more than a quarter of U.S. adults — over 70 million...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🗣️FRIDAY at #TheAccessibleHealthcareWorkshop, hear how two HCOs created #ADA accommodation “toolboxes” to meet the diverse communication needs of patients with disabilities. Register to attend their session and others beginning Thursday here: www.pathlms.com/nyurusk/cour...

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The Accessible Healthcare Workshop: Real-World Lessons from Health Systems Nationwide | Rusk Medical Education

Live WebinarOctober 1-2, 2026Course Description People with disabilities make up more than a quarter of U.S. adults — over 70 million...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🏗️On FRIDAY, the "Building Accessible Environments and Physical Spaces" session of DEC's workshop will outline how #ADA Standards are applied to clinic room types, special situations in healthcare, and how to coordinate this work across teams. www.pathlms.com/nyurusk/cour...

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The Accessible Healthcare Workshop: Real-World Lessons from Health Systems Nationwide | Rusk Medical Education

Live WebinarOctober 1-2, 2026Course Description People with disabilities make up more than a quarter of U.S. adults — over 70 million...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🩺Is your organization motivated to comply with Section 504 accessible MDE requirements, but don't know where to start? Register for DEC's workshop to learn how health systems are implementing the requirements in inpatient and outpatient settings. www.pathlms.com/nyurusk/cour...

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The Accessible Healthcare Workshop: Real-World Lessons from Health Systems Nationwide | Rusk Medical Education

Live WebinarOctober 1-2, 2026Course Description People with disabilities make up more than a quarter of U.S. adults — over 70 million...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🤝Gaining buy-in from leadership is an essential first step to pursuing any accessibility initiative in healthcare. Attend #TheAccessibleHealthcareWorkshop to learn how others in the field have successfully made the case to their leadership teams. www.pathlms.com/nyurusk/cour...

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The Accessible Healthcare Workshop: Real-World Lessons from Health Systems Nationwide | Rusk Medical Education

Live WebinarOctober 1-2, 2026Course Description People with disabilities make up more than a quarter of U.S. adults — over 70 million...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

♿On DAY 1 of #TheAccessibleHealthcareWorkshop, hear how experts from two health systems built and maintain disability access programs, spanning grievance management, language access, effective communication, reasonable modifications, and more. www.pathlms.com/nyurusk/cour...

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The Accessible Healthcare Workshop: Real-World Lessons from Health Systems Nationwide | Rusk Medical Education

Live WebinarOctober 1-2, 2026Course Description People with disabilities make up more than a quarter of U.S. adults — over 70 million...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🏥Need a refresher on the legal requirements for accessibility in healthcare? Want to take a step further and advance accessibility as a quality and safety initiative at your organization? #TheAccessibleHealthcareWorkshop has you covered. www.pathlms.com/nyurusk/cour....

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The Accessible Healthcare Workshop: Real-World Lessons from Health Systems Nationwide | Rusk Medical Education

Live WebinarOctober 1-2, 2026Course Description People with disabilities make up more than a quarter of U.S. adults — over 70 million...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📊Join us for a DEC Research presentation, "Advancing Cancer Screening Among Americans Who Use Sign Language" from Dr. Poorna Kushalnagar on September 3 at 12:00 PM EST. Register here: nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Flyer announcing DEC's next research presentation, "Advancing Cancer Screening Among Americans Who Use Sign Language" on September 3rd at 12:00 PM EST. For questions or accommodation requests, email eve.schoenberg@nyulangone.org

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📢NEXT WEEK: Join us for our Standards & Guidelines presentation, "The IDD Toolkit: Tools to Enhance Health Care for Adults with IDD" next Wednesday, 8/5, at 12:00 PM EST. Register here: nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Flyer announcing DEC's next guest presentation, "The IDD Toolkit: Tools to Enhance Care for Adults with IDD" on August 5th at 12:00 PM EST. For questions or accommodation requests, email eve.schoenberg@nyulangone.org

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we're sharing resources from other organizations working to improve accessibility in healthcare. The American Foundation for the Blind created a list of best practices for hospitals interacting with people who are blind or visually impaired: www.afb.org/research-and...

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Best Practices Guide for Hospitals

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Ideally, a HCO's accessibility program is housed in a department whose mission aligns with program goals & supports staff in driving change. These departments may be: 🛡️Quality & Safety 😊Patient Experience ⚖️Health Equity & Inclusion 🏥Clinical Operations 💬Interpreting Services

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Documenting disability status in the EHR is essential for HCOs to identify health disparities and ensure patients receive requested accommodations. Chapter 2 of DEC's Implementation Guide lists EHR features for a disability status build, including functions by role.

EHR features for registration and scheduling staff to ask new and returning patients about disability status and accommodation needs.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Check out the Disability Integration Toolkit from @upstatemedical.bsky.social, including modules, clinical cases, small group activities, and more for medical educators to incorporate disability education in their curriculum. #DisabilityPrideMonth www.upstate.edu/pmr/educatio...

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Disability Integration Toolkit | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | SUNY Upstate

The resources listed on this page have been designed to help medical educators incorporate disability education into their curriculum.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🩺Join DEC Wednesday, August 5th at 12:00 PM EST for a Standards & Guidelines webinar, "The IDD Toolkit: Tools to Enhance Health Care for Adults with IDD". Register here: nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

✨July is Disability Pride Month! People with disabilities deserve equal access to healthcare, and DEC is proud to help healthcare organizations improve accessibility and inclusion in their facilities. This month, we'll be sharing resources from other organizations doing the same.✨

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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/

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Project INTERACT

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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 26/06/2026

🚗 Webinar Alert: Accessible Parking Overview Webinar 🅿️ 📆 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Join us for practical guidance to ensure your parking meets ADA requirements. #ADA #accessibleparking 👉Register Now: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/11379/regi...

Accessible parking space. Overview of Accessible Parking. Tuesday, July 7th - 1pm ET.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Chapter 4 of DEC's Implementation Guide includes sample responses to clinicians and providers concerned about meeting patients' communication needs within tight time constraints. www.disabilityequitycollaborative.org/effective-co...

Effective communication FAQ. answering physician concerns about implementing effective communication when they have limited time with patients.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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/d...

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DEC Newsletter Sign-Up

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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/ne...

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New Report Reveals Healthcare Barriers for NYers with Disabilities

New state report reveals how insurance limits, inaccessible clinics, and system failures block healthcare for New Yorkers with mobility disabilities.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

📘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. www.disabilityequitycollaborative.org/implementati...

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Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities - Disability Equity Collaborative

An implementation guide to support healthcare organizations in providing high-quality care to patients with disabilities.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our research presentation for today. We will reschedule for a later date.

Flyer announcing the cancellation of DEC's research presentation on June 3, 2026.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

💡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/healthcareto...

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AASPIRE Healthcare Toolkit | Organization for Autism Research

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

📢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/regi...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🔔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.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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. www.disabilityequitycollaborative.org/healthcare-r...

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Healthcare Resources - Disability Equity Collaborative

A compilation of resources developed by the Disability Equity Collaborative and other organizations for improving healthcare accessibility.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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: www.disabilityequitycollaborative.org/implementati...

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Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities - Disability Equity Collaborative

An implementation guide to support healthcare organizations in providing high-quality care to patients with disabilities.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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 @adata.org to learn more: adata.org/factsheet/he...

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Americans With Disabilities Act: Access to Health Care in Detention and Correctional Facilities | ADA National Network

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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 in operations. www.disabilityequitycollaborative.org/effective-co...

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Chapter 4: Effective Communication - Disability Equity Collaborative

This guide provides steps for healthcare organizations to implement effective communication initiatives for patients with disabilities.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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/regi...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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! www.ama-assn.org/press-center...

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AMA announces educational video series on caring for people with disabilities

Offers health professionals practical guidance, strategies, and tools to meet the unique needs of patients with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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-fo...

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Making Disability Accommodation Needs Visible in Electronic Health Recorders | Screening for All

Learn about the challenges to making disability accommodations visible in electronic health records.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The 2024 final rule was not a new requirement—web accessibility is mandated by the ADA. State and local governments have had decades to comply. Delaying the deadline for another year excludes people with disabilities from accessing critical information. www.aapd.com/aapd-stateme...

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AAPD Statement on DOJ Title II Web Rule Interim Final Rule - AAPD

For Immediate Release: April 20, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published an interim final rule (IFR) entitled “...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This month is Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month. People with limb loss and limb difference often face barriers when accessing healthcare. Check out these reminders from the Amputee Coalition to ensure your healthcare facility is accessible. #LLLDAM2026 amputee-coalition.org/resources/fi...

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Accessibility of Fitness Centers and Healthcare Facilities for People With Limb Differences

Learn more about how you can access a Fitness Center safely and accessibly with limb loss or limb difference from Amputee Coalition.

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

DEC's Implementation Guide includes 10 general resources to assist healthcare organizations in implementing any kind of accessibility initiative. Appendices include: 🗣️Appropriate Disability Language 📜Federal Requirements ✍️Policy Writing Guidance 📊Project Planning Tips

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Recording disability status as a demographic in the EHR is critical for HCOs to address health disparities and provide accommodations to patients with disabilities. DEC’s public comment for USCDI v7 supports this standard. Sign on by the end of today: forms.gle/DwfRXieHa5aR...

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Disability Equity Collaborative @disabilityec.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

📢Public comments on USCDI v7 are due April 13th. Review and sign on to support DEC’s public comment in support of the PACIO Project's recommendations to record patient Disability Status as a demographic in the EHR before COB Friday, April 10th. forms.gle/DwfRXieHa5aR...

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Disability Equity Collaborative USCDI v7 Public Comment

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Disability Equity Collaborative's public comment on the latest draft of the United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI). Please review the commen...

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