Disability Equity Collaborative

DEC is the nation’s leading org providing evidence-based knowledge, solutions and tools to address the complex problems in disability access in healthcare.

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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: https://t.co/QUK3jQevMj

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📘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. https://t.co/6f6eGgNmEp

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

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💡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! https://t.co/HTQsRLXKqA

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📢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: https://t.co/W99nrVcHMN

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🔔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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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 https://t.co/nhsziDaIub

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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: https://t.co/6f6eGgNmEp

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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: https://t.co/fduygbmvht

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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. https://t.co/dP9BpzWkqs

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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: https://t.co/W99nrVcHMN

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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! https://t.co/NiiBzAWi2r

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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.
https://t.co/iacSBHCqsH

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The DEC Team is grateful for those who helped develop the Guide, including partners working on accessibility initiatives at HCOs, researchers, advocates, and others with lived experience. The Guide was supported by @NIH_NIDCD (R01DC020188) and the @withfoundation (233752).

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‼️NOW AVAILABLE: Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities: An Implementation Guide for Healthcare Organizations‼️
https://t.co/6f6eGgNmEp

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The Guide supports HCOs, clinicians, & staff in delivering quality care to patients with disabilities on four topic areas:

1) Building a Disability Accessibility Program
2) Documenting Disability Status & Accommodation Needs
3) Providing Accommodations
4) Effective Communication

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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. https://t.co/tyltfHChPJ

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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 @AmputeesUSA to ensure your healthcare facility is accessible. #LLLDAM2026 https://t.co/qceg7WFXBJ

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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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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: https://t.co/ZmhmNVy8Wj