healthcare

Accessible Healthcare Documents and Why They Matter

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

1 year ago

Civil Rights, Affordable Healthcare Act, and Exploring Equal Access

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

3 years ago

5 Accessibility Issues That Are Also HIPAA Violations

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

6 years ago

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

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

7 years ago

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

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

7 years ago

Affordable Care Act Questions, Answers & Resources

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

9 years ago