Disabilityinmedicine_dacmed

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DAC Med, a national and interprofessional taskforce seeking to create an inclusive culture of disability in healthcare and sustainably combat ableism. Website: dacmednational.wixsite.com/dacmed

Graphic with the text “Apply Today! Join our team” and “Open Positions” listing President, Vice President, Communications Lead, Social Media, and GME Liaison. Includes “Apply Now” and application deadline: May 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST, with a link to apply. Design features a megaphone illustration and red/orange circular accents on a beige background.
Plain graphic with text: "Apply! Leadership roles now open: president, vice president, communications lead, social media & design lead, gme liaison deadline March 27th, 2026."
Educational flyer for the Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine (DAC Med). The background is dark green with yellow accents and a logo featuring a caduceus. The text reads: "WANT TO START A DAC MED CHAPTER at your school? We are looking for passionate student leaders who want to learn more about starting a chapter! Join our interest meeting this Sunday to learn how to get involved!" Event Details: WHEN: This Sunday, January 25th TIME: 6-7pm EST WHERE: Via Zoom (Link in Bio)
Graphic with a teal headline reading “Healthcare isn’t accessible until it includes everyone.” Below, text explains that new U.S. Department of Justice and HHS federal healthcare access standards have been issued requiring accessible medical equipment in clinics and hospitals, including exam tables, weight scales, mammography machines, and patient transfer equipment, so they are usable by people with disabilities. The graphic emphasizes that inaccessible equipment blocks care and states that policy without accountability is insufficient, calling for enforcement, training, and standards to ensure true access rather than minimal compliance. Decorative geometric accents appear along the borders.
Dark background graphic with a light border titled “The 5-Minute Accessibility Audit.” Text reads, “What if accessibility wasn’t a policy… but a habit?” Below is a checklist labeled “5-Minute Audit Checklist,” with bullet points asking whether a wheelchair user can enter the space, whether call buttons are reachable from the bed or chair, whether lighting is sensory-friendly, whether instructions are available in more than one format, and whether a patient can ask for help without shame. The graphic ends with the statement: “If the answer isn’t ‘yes,’ the system needs work — not the patient.”
Beige background with orange and red abstract shapes. The title reads “The Unseen Disability Checklist.” Text states, “Not all disabilities are visible. Not all needs are obvious. Not all patients feel safe asking.” A list labeled “Invisible disability examples” includes chronic pain, autism/sensory processing, POTS/dysautonomia, autoimmune disease, traumatic brain injury, and mental health conditions.
Text on a plain graphic stating: “Ableism in healthcare isn’t just personal—it’s structural. Even digital tools meant to help can amplify bias. That’s why disability-conscious care must start with awareness, not assumption.”
Infographic titled 'Disability Belongs in Med School Admissions.' The data points are presented on color-coded rectangles. The peach-colored sections state: 'Disabled people = 25% of the U.S.' and 'Med students who report disability $\approx$ 4–7%.' The green-colored sections state: 'The gap isn't ability — it's barriers in admissions' and 'Disability is diversity. Disabled people belong in medicine
A dark green memorial graphic featuring a centered photo of Alice Wong. She is sitting in her power wheelchair wearing a colorful outfit, with her ventilator tubing visible. Above the photo, white text reads “Alice Wong” and “1974–2025.” Below the photo, white text reads “Disability Justice Advocate & Writer” and “Honoring Her Life and Legacy.”
A graphic with a tan background and brown text that reads, "DID YOU KNOW? 26% of U.S. adults have a disability... yet medical students often get little training on how to care for them. Based on a recent review: PMC10324844."
Plain graphic displaying countdown number 1 against light yellow graphic. Text displays the date and time of the conference "10:00 AM to 3:30 PM CDT".
Graphic displaying number 2 countdown until the conference against a plain background. Meet the team and an arrow shown at the bottom to go to the next page.
Bold countdown to conference text '03' on plain background visual with arrow pointing to next page.
promotional countdown graphic on a golden-brown background with light green and white text. It reads: "COUNTDOWN TO CONFERENCE." Below that, a large digital-style flip counter shows "04." At the bottom, it says "DIVE INTO RESEARCH!" with a large white arrow pointing to the right, indicating a slide or page turn.
A promotional graphic on a dark green background with light green and white text. It reads: "COUNTDOWN TO CONFERENCE." Below that, a large digital-style flip counter shows "05." At the bottom, it says "MEET THE SPEAKERS" with a large white arrow pointing to the right, indicating a slide or page turn.
A bright yellow background with large green flip-style numbers “06” in the center. Text above reads “Countdown to Conference” and below says “What to Expect” with a green arrow pointing right. The design feels clean, bold, and energetic, signaling six days left until the DACmed Conference.