December 2023 DEC Research Presentation
Join us Wednesday, December 6th at 12p ET for our DEC Research Presentation "Evaluation of Accessibility Accommodations on Hospital Websites". Click here for more information!
NIH Designates People with Disabilities as a Health Disparities Population
On Tuesday, September 26th, the National Institutes of Health decided to formally include people with disabilities as a population with health disparities. This monumental decision will have a variety of significant impacts, including increased funding and research opportunities!
Accommodations List Now Available
The DEC Workgroup members curated a list of a wide range of disability-related accommodations that can facilitate equitable access to high-quality care. Access the resource here.
What’s on DEC: August 2023
If you missed the latest recap of news & events highlighted in our August newsletter, catch it here!
Opportunity to respond: U.S. Access Board Seeks Public Comment
The U.S. Access Board is asking for public comment on final recommendations on specifications for low transfer surface height of medical diagnostic equipment. The comment period ends July 24. Contribute here!