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PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE professionals can use these websites to find information and resources regarding health, wellness, and access disparities for patients with a disability.

 

American Association on Health and Disability

http://www.aahd.us

 

This nonprofit organization disseminates scientific and policy information and research for people with disabilities through its website, newsletters, webinars, social media, and other avenues. Visitors can find information on public health initiatives with which the organization is involved as well as information and resources on COVID-19 for people with disabilities.

 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

http://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/OMH/resource-center/hcps-and-res

 

The CMS website contains information for both patients and clinicians for improving access to care for people with disabilities. Patients and their families can find a care guide and testimonials from people with disabilities, while healthcare providers can find resources outlining ways to improve the accessibility of healthcare facilities.

 

HealthyPeople.gov

http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/disability-and-health

 

Provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, this website covers the factors that influence the well-being of those with disabilities as well as emerging issues within the disability and health fields. It also contains evidence-based literature, nationwide data that track current health and wellness disparities for people with disabilities, and national objectives set by the federal government for improving the health of people with disabilities.

 

MedlinePlus

http://www.medlineplus.gov/disabilities.html

 

MedlinePlus lists an array of resources for people with disabilities. Visitors can find links to general information on disabilities from the CDC and the World Health Organization, information on clinical trials from the National Institutes of Health, references and journal abstracts from MEDLINE and PubMed, and information for children with disabilities.