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Are you at #ACNC23? Come see us at our exhibit booth and learn about @AllofUsResearch to find out how you can be 1 in a million & #JoinAllOfUs!
Come visit us today at @MNCPPC as we highlight @AllofUsResearch and the Journey bus. Find out how you can #JoinAllOfUs!
A4: NCHPAD Connect is an online community of health and wellness resources for people with mobility disabilities. Our disability health experts work with you to find the right program to help you reach your health goals! bit.ly/3KuCIji #GAADChat23
A4. We would all love to see some changes in legislation and access to affordable health care, wouldn’t we? Of course people can also check www.healthcare.govor reach out to us for any assistance. #GAADChat23
A4. We would all love to see some changes in legislation and access to affordable health care, wouldn’t we? Of course people can also check www.healthcare.govor reach out to us for any assistance. #GAADChat23
Providing a point of contact for #accommodations at an in-person event is key! Great tip, @CILSouthFlorida. #GAADChat23
Providing a point of contact for #accommodations at an in-person event is key! Great tip, @CILSouthFlorida. #GAADChat23
If you feel your medical needs are not being heard, reach out to your local community organization like an independent living center or government funded service agency. #GAADChat23
If you feel your medical needs are not being heard, reach out to your local community organization like an independent living center or government funded service agency. #GAADChat23
A4: Advocating for better policies that are inclusive and create equity. There are gaps in our system that still need to be filled, amplifying the communities’ voices is critical to our work #GAADChat23
A4: Advocating for better policies that are inclusive and create equity. There are gaps in our system that still need to be filled, amplifying the communities’ voices is critical to our work #GAADChat23
A4: Leading an active and healthy life is important for *everyone!* People with disabilities deserve access to #healthcare & services including access to information, cultural competence, freedom from provider bias/assumptions, physical/transportation, etc. #GAADChat23 #GAAD2023
If you're following along with us on #GAADChat23 and you have a comment or opinion, please share!
Q4: Technology is increasingly becoming a part of healthcare. People with disabilities need to remain on the forefront of this evolution, making sure that telehealth technologies are accessible. #GAADChat23
Q4: Technology is increasingly becoming a part of healthcare. People with disabilities need to remain on the forefront of this evolution, making sure that telehealth technologies are accessible. #GAADChat23
A4 – (2/2) Learn more from our fact sheet on Accessible Health Care: adata.org/factsheet/acce… #GAADChat23 #ADANetwork #ADA
@AAHD1 In addition to being fragrance-free, our events are hybrid, so attendees can connect over Zoom, and we provide in-person accommodations for our staff and consumers #GAADchat23
.@AAHD1 A4 – Health communications should be clear and accessible! For example: the @LifeologyApp offers free #scicomm courses to educate on important health topics: lifeology.io/browse-courses/ #GAADChat23
A4. Know that there are options and resources available to you. However, systems and institutions need to do a better job at providing proper health care information to communities. It can be confusing and overwhelming. (1/3) #GAADChat23
A4. Know that there are options and resources available to you. However, systems and institutions need to do a better job at providing proper health care information to communities. It can be confusing and overwhelming. (1/3) #GAADChat23
A4. To help, we work within communities across the country to provide home and community-based services tailored to each location, and we assist people with referrals to other care and service providers in their area. (2/3) #GAADChat23
A4. It might be helpful to hear from other disabled people who are sharing openly about their experiences. Learning from others can help someone find community and discover ways to self-advocate. (Our podcast touches on some of these issues! hq.easterseals.com/everythingyouk…) #GAADChat23
@AAHD1 A4 - Access to health care coverage (or not) is a social determinant of health; not having adequate health care can put you and your loved ones at risk #GAADChat23
.@AAHD1 A4 – We need a cultural shift! We need our culture to understand the experiences of people with disabilities, and the connections between mental health + physical health: youtu.be/2AChxU3LUTs #GAADChat23
Bringing individuals with lived experience into the conversation is a must. As @Tuesdaywithliz says, "nothing about us, without us." Thanks for leading the way, @eastersealshq! #GAADChat23
Bringing individuals with lived experience into the conversation is a must. As @Tuesdaywithliz says, "nothing about us, without us." Thanks for leading the way, @eastersealshq! #GAADChat23
A5. The more we know, all of us, the more we can provide accommodations and understanding to people’s individual needs. Though that's only one part. #GAADChat23
A5. The more we know, all of us, the more we can provide accommodations and understanding to people’s individual needs. Though that's only one part. #GAADChat23
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.@AAHD1 A3 - language is important so it's good to be careful when referring to a person's disability. For example, person-first language that emphasizes the person-first rather than their disability is not always preferred. #GAADChat23 #LanguageMatters
Providing a point of contact for #accommodations at an in-person event is key! Great tip, @CILSouthFlorida. #GAADChat23
@AAHD1 A3 - All of our event flyers include a point of contact for accommodation requests. Our events have ASL & other language interpreters plus CART available for those who decide to participate last-minute #GAADChat23
Q4 – How can people with disabilities get their health needs met to achieve a healthy and happy quality of life? #GAADChat23
A4. We would all love to see some changes in legislation and access to affordable health care, wouldn’t we? Of course people can also check www.healthcare.govor reach out to us for any assistance. #GAADChat23
Q4 – How can people with disabilities get their health needs met to achieve a healthy and happy quality of life? #GAADChat23
If you feel your medical needs are not being heard, reach out to your local community organization like an independent living center or government funded service agency. #GAADChat23
Q4 – How can people with disabilities get their health needs met to achieve a healthy and happy quality of life? #GAADChat23
A4: Advocating for better policies that are inclusive and create equity. There are gaps in our system that still need to be filled, amplifying the communities’ voices is critical to our work #GAADChat23
Q4 – How can people with disabilities get their health needs met to achieve a healthy and happy quality of life? #GAADChat23
A4: Leading an active and healthy life is important for *everyone!* People with disabilities deserve access to #healthcare & services including access to information, cultural competence, freedom from provider bias/assumptions, physical/transportation, etc. #GAADChat23 #GAAD2023
If you're following along with us on #GAADChat23 and you have a comment or opinion, please share!
Q4: Technology is increasingly becoming a part of healthcare. People with disabilities need to remain on the forefront of this evolution, making sure that telehealth technologies are accessible. #GAADChat23
Q4 – How can people with disabilities get their health needs met to achieve a healthy and happy quality of life? #GAADChat23
A4 – (2/2) Learn more from our fact sheet on Accessible Health Care: adata.org/factsheet/acce… #GAADChat23 #ADANetwork #ADA
@AAHD1 In addition to being fragrance-free, our events are hybrid, so attendees can connect over Zoom, and we provide in-person accommodations for our staff and consumers #GAADchat23
.@AAHD1 A4 – Health communications should be clear and accessible! For example: the @LifeologyApp offers free #scicomm courses to educate on important health topics: lifeology.io/browse-courses/ #GAADChat23
A4. Know that there are options and resources available to you. However, systems and institutions need to do a better job at providing proper health care information to communities. It can be confusing and overwhelming. (1/3) #GAADChat23
Q4 – How can people with disabilities get their health needs met to achieve a healthy and happy quality of life? #GAADChat23
A4. To help, we work within communities across the country to provide home and community-based services tailored to each location, and we assist people with referrals to other care and service providers in their area. (2/3) #GAADChat23
A4. It might be helpful to hear from other disabled people who are sharing openly about their experiences. Learning from others can help someone find community and discover ways to self-advocate. (Our podcast touches on some of these issues! hq.easterseals.com/everythingyouk…) #GAADChat23
@AAHD1 A4 - Access to health care coverage (or not) is a social determinant of health; not having adequate health care can put you and your loved ones at risk #GAADChat23
.@AAHD1 A4 – We need a cultural shift! We need our culture to understand the experiences of people with disabilities, and the connections between mental health + physical health: youtu.be/2AChxU3LUTs #GAADChat23
Glad our #GAADChat23 could be part of it! @gbla11yday #AccessibilityAwarenessDay #AccessibilityAwareness #a11y
Today is Global #Accessibility Awareness Day. Check out all the events @gbla11yday sponsor on their website - accessibility.day #GAAD #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #BEAM2023
Bringing individuals with lived experience into the conversation is a must. As @Tuesdaywithliz says, "nothing about us, without us." Thanks for leading the way, @eastersealshq! #GAADChat23
A4. It might be helpful to hear from other disabled people who are sharing openly about their experiences. Learning from others can help someone find community and discover ways to self-advocate. (Our podcast touches on some of these issues! hq.easterseals.com/everythingyouk…) #GAADChat23