• Graphic includes a partial view of a doctor and patient having a conversation at a table. Text on the graphic reads, “Health Care Providers: How Accessible are your services?” Follow the link to take this brief self-assessment for healthcare providers.

People with disabilities often face barriers to accessing health care that meets their needs. These challenges occur for many reasons.

Whether you are a provider or a person with a disability this site offers valuable resources to help address common barriers to care.

If you are a provider, take the brief self-assessment to learn more about the accessibility of your services.

If you are a person with a disability, learn more about your health care rights and the steps you can take to ensure your health needs are met.

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My Care Plans

Healthcare provider in a white lab coat with stethoscope points to the My Care Plan on a clipboard as a patient looks on across the table.

The My Care Plan resources help you communicate important personal and health information with your providers. These two communication tools are accessible in both print and digital formats to provide doctors and first responders with written information about how to best care for your health needs. 

Get My Care Plan Resources

My Health. My Wellness. Teaching Guide

The My Health. My Wellness. Teaching Guide includes a collection of lesson plans designed for people with disabilities and their supporters. Each lesson includes a variety of resources aimed at promoting health literacy and health confidence. 

Get My Health. My Wellness. Teaching Guide
Healthcare provider in a white lab coat with stethoscope points to the My Care Plan on a clipboard as a patient looks on across the table.

Understanding Accessibility

Accessibility is the process in which the needs of people with disabilities are specifically considered. Promoting accessibility ensures that people with disabilities are provided with equitable access to the same rights, good and services as people without an identified disability. It is both mandated by law and necessary to promote inclusivity.

What is the ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights law that prevents discrimination against people with disabilities. It provides a legal framework to ensure all areas of public life, including health care environments, are accessible to people with disabilities.

What is Section 508?

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act provides federal guidance about how to make digital and print materials accessible to people with disabilities.

Accessibility goes beyond the law

The barriers people with disabilities encounter when accessing health care go beyond those outlined in federal legislation.

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Need assistance getting the COVID-19 vaccine or other necessities?

COVID-19 Vaccine Access
VaccineAccessDE.com
833-643-1715

DSAAPDs Homebound Vaccination Program
1-888-491-4988

Visit the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center
Delawareadrc.com
800-223-9074