ADA National Network Learning Session: Ensuring Telehealth Access for All

Event Date/Time: 

Thursday, August 24th, 2023
11:30 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT

Location: 

Online

Description: 

As technology continues to transform healthcare, it is imperative that we bridge the accessibility gap and provide inclusive healthcare services for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Whether you're a healthcare provider, policymaker, or advocate, this webinar will equip you with knowledge, tools and resources for advancing a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system; allowing for the use of telehealth to its fullest extent.

Learning Objectives:

  • To gain an understanding of the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers and the role of federally funded Telehealth Resource Centers.
  • To learn about strategies, best practices and innovative solutions that have been used to enhance accessibility to telehealth for patients with disabilities.  
  • To become familiar with a variety of telehealth and disability resources available to both patients and providers.

Speakers:

  • Molly Brown – Director, Heartland Telehealth Resource Center (HTRC)
  • Kathy Wibberly – Director, Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC)
  • Derrick Ramsey – Program Director, TexLa Telehealth Resource Center (TexLa TRC) 
  • Reid Plimpton, Program Manager for the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC)

 

General Accommodations: 

Open or Closed Captions

From the Sponsor: 

Region 9- Pacific ADA Center

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, Family Member of Person With Disability, Medical Professional, Service Provider, State/Local Affiliate

Topic: 

Public Accommodations (ADA Title III), Accessible Technologies, Effective Communication

Credit: 

Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$ 0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Wednesday, August 23, 2023