Tag Archive: healthcare

Accessible Healthcare Documents and Why They Matter

Published on October 17, 2023 at 8:55 am by Braille Works

“Please fill out this paperwork and someone will call your name soon.” The standard phrase said when checking in for... View Article

Civil Rights, Affordable Healthcare Act, and Exploring Equal Access

Published on February 10, 2022 at 9:00 am by Christine Sket

Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) of 2010 is a health reform law that focuses... View Article

5 Accessibility Issues That Are Also HIPAA Violations

Published on April 4, 2019 at 10:00 am by Braille Works

If there’s one industry where accessibility is critical, it’s healthcare. Providing accessible patient forms, information and other documents not only... View Article

Denied, Delayed, Discriminated: My Mother’s Healthcare Experience as a Person with Blindness

Published on September 28, 2017 at 6:00 am by Christine Sket

When I was about 8-years old, my mom, who is blind, and I went shopping together. We entered a jewelry... View Article

I Can Sign My Own Name! Our CEO’s Frustrations With Healthcare’s Lack of Accessibility

Published on July 17, 2017 at 6:00 am by Braille Works

About a month ago I had coronary artery bypass surgery. A few years earlier, I had knee replacement surgery. Both... View Article

Affordable Care Act Questions, Answers & Resources

Published on November 19, 2015 at 3:06 pm by Braille Works

I Have a Disability; Do I Have to Apply for the Affordable Care Act? What Do I Need to Know... View Article