Health Care Access for Patients and Companions that are Blind or Experiencing Vision Loss

Event Date/Time: 

Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

Location: 

Online via Zoom Webinar Platform

Description: 

A great deal of print and online information is provided by health care providers to patients and companions. This includes treatment plans, information about follow-up appointments and prescriptions. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws require health care providers to communicate effectively with patients and companions who are blind or experiencing vision loss. This session will explore ways in which critical health information can be provided in accessible formats. The presenters will also discuss their personal experiences as blind individuals and the best ways health care staff can offer and provide assistance to patients and companions.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center, ADA National Network

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, Consumer Advocate, Family Member of Person With Disability, Medical Professional, Practitioners, Service Provider

Topic: 

Technology (Accessible), Effective Communication, Medical Assistance, Non-Discrimination, Program Access, Reasonable Modification of Policy and Procedures

Credit: 

ACTCP Credit, Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0

Registration Deadline: 

Monday, June 14, 2021