Disability Equity Collaborative

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DEC is the nation’s leading organization providing evidence-based knowledge, solutions, and tools to address the complex problems in disability access in healthcare.

EHR features for registration and scheduling staff to ask new and returning patients about disability status and accommodation needs.
Flyer announcing DEC's next guest presentation, "The IDD Toolkit: Tools to Enhance Care for Adults with IDD" on August 5th at 12:00 PM EST. For questions or accommodation requests, email eve.schoenberg@nyulangone.org
Effective communication FAQ. answering physician concerns about implementing effective communication when they have limited time with patients.
Flyer announcing the cancellation of DEC's research presentation on June 3, 2026.
Flyer announcing DEC's June Research Presentation. DEC logo centered at the top of the image. Below that, a blue box with white text, "Advancing Cancer Screening Among Americans Who Use Sign Language". The date, time, and Zoom link is pasted below the title. Below that, dark green brackets surround text, "This randomized trial paired deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing adults with remote ASL-fluent health navigators for up to 11 months of screening support. Screening completion reached 91% with a navigator versus 67% under standard care. The talk shares what worked, what was surprising, and where the model goes next." Below is a headshot & bio for Dr. Kushalnagar. Below, blue rectangle with white text, "For questions or accommodation requests, email eve.schoenberg@nyulangone.org" Closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.
Flyer announcing DEC's June Research Presentation. DEC logo centered at the top of the image. Below that, a blue box with white text, "Advancing Cancer Screening Among Americans Who Use Sign Language". The date, time, and Zoom link is pasted below. Below that, dark green brackets surround text, "This randomized trial paired deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing adults with remote ASL-fluent health navigators for up to 11 months of screening support. Screening completion reached 91% with a navigator versus 67% under standard care. The talk shares what worked, what was surprising, and where the model goes next." Below is a headshot & bio for Dr. Kushalnagar. Below, blue rectangle with white text, "For questions or accommodation requests, email eve.schoenberg@nyulangone.org" Closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.
White background. In the top right corner, an image of a gear overlays DEC's logo with the text "Implementation Guide" to the left in light blue font. Slightly above the center of the image, a yellow text bubble containing bolded, dark green text reads, "Why is this information being collected?" Below that, a second yellow text bubble containing bolded, dark green text reads, "We ask this question to patients at the clinic in order to learn more about our patient population and the accommodations that our patients with disabilities might need, such as large print documents for patients with visual disabilities, or height-adjustable exam tables for patients with mobility disabilities. This allows us to identify ways to best meet the needs of our patients." The DEC logo is below the text at the bottom center of the image.
Flyer announcing DEC's March 4th Research Presentation. DEC logo centered at the top of the image. Below that, a blue box with white text, "Disability Perspectives on the Adverse Effects of Medical Ableism." The date, time, and Zoom link is pasted below. Below that, dark green brackets surround text, "Dr. Jae Kennedy will discuss preliminary findings from his grant-funded project, supported by the NICHD (R01HD116323). The study uses data from the 2025 National Survey of Health and Disability (sample: n=2,506 adults with disabilities) to investigate disability-related problems with healthcare access and utilization problems in 4 domains: physical access, information access, informed decision-making, and respect from providers. These problems were linked to clinically or economically important health and healthcare outcomes." Below is a headshot & bio for Dr. Kennedy. Below, blue rectangle with white text, "For questions or accommodation requests, email eve.schoenberg@nyulangone.org"
White background. In the top right corner, an image of a gear overlays DEC's logo with the text "Implementation Guide" to the left in light blue font. The header in dark green, bolded text reads: "Leadership Support: Key Individuals." Dark green text below header lists: "C-level executives. Disability Accessibility Coordinators. Nursing leaders. Diversity, equity, and inclusion directors. Hospital administrators. Inpatient- and outpatient-specific leadership. Patient and family advisory committees. Employee resource groups. Foundation leaders. Directors of HR, Compliance/Legal, Patient experience, IT, Construction or Design, Materials Management, Language services, patient safety/quality, patient registration, security, social work, or rehabilitation." The DEC logo is below the text at the bottom center of the image.
White background. In the top right corner, an image of a gear overlays DEC's logo with the text "Implementation Guide" to the left in light blue font. There are 11 yellow rectangles with dark green text, each naming an accessibility program activity: "Manage accessibility policies," "Assess organization's accessibility," "Establish internal and external partnerships," "Conduct and oversee disability/accessibility training," "Manage patient accommodations," "Assist with purchasing accessible equipment and accommodations," "Advocate during emergency planning," "Participate in digital accessibility initiatives," "Manage complaints," "Provide subject matter expertise across the organization," and, "Monitor accessibility program's progress and outcomes." The DEC logo is below the yellow rectangles at the bottom center of the image.
White background. In the top right corner, an image of a gear overlays DEC's logo with the text "Implementation Guide" to the left in light blue font. Slightly above the center, a yellow text bubble containing bolded, dark green text reads "What accommodations are we required to provide?" Below that, a second yellow text bubble containing bolded, dark green text reads, "While there is no required list of disability accommodations, you are required to provide accommodations that enable patients with disabilities to access the same services and quality of care patient without disabilities receive. For example, you must have accessible medical equipment to ensure that all patients can be examined on a table, such as a Hoyer lift or adjustable height exam table." The DEC logo is below the text at the bottom center of the image.
White background. Disability Equity Collaborative logo on left. Large text in green font that reads "Disability Equity Collaborative" to the right of the logo. Green italicized text below that reads, "Generating Innovations in Healthcare Practice and Policy".
White background. In the top right corner, an image of a gear overlays DEC's logo with the text "Implementation Guide" to the left in light blue font. The header in dark green, bolded text reads: Verbal Communication Strategies. Dark green text below header lists six verbal communication tips: "Look at the patient. Use age-appropriate language. Speak in short phrases and sentences. Ask yes or no questions. Speak at a clear, medium pace. Frequently check that the patient understands what you said." The DEC logo is below the text at the bottom center of the image.
White background. In the top right corner, an image of a gear overlays DEC's logo with the text "Implementation Guide" to the left in light blue font. The header in dark green, bolded text reads: Sample Disability Status Questions. Dark green text below header lists five sample disability status questions: "Are you deaf, or do you have serious difficulty hearing? Do you have difficulty remembering or concentrating? Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs? Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing? Due to a disability, do you need any additional assistance or accommodations during your visit?" The DEC logo is below the text at the bottom center of the image.