Tag Archive: healthcare

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

Accessible Healthcare Documents and Why They Matter

Published on September 17, 2020 at 10:00 am by Braille Works

The medical and healthcare industries require a lot of paperwork to operate. Some of that paperwork is, at least in... 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