My Health. My Wellness. Toolkit
Toolkit Resources
Below are tools to help you practice being active in your health and wellness:
My Health Care Plan
A way to share information about you and your disability with medical professionals. This plan includes written information to let your providers know how to best serve your health care needs.
Source: UD Center for Disability Studies
My Emergency Care Plan
This one-page plan is a place to organize all your most critical personal and health information so you can easily communicate your critical health care and support needs during an emergency situation.
Source: UD Center for Disability Studies
Delaware’s Paratransit System
This website provides information for accessing Delaware’s Paratransit system including: How to apply, who qualifies for Paratransit services, and a number to call for questions and bus schedules.
CMS Glossary of Health Coverage Terms
Getting the Care You Need
A Guide for People with Disabilities (CMS)
Provides an overview of your ADA healthcare rights and also provides helpful steps to take before, during and after your doctor’s appointment.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Going to the Doctor (PDF)
Healthy Transitions Health Care Video Series
A video created by Healthy Transitions to show helpful tips and steps to take when scheduling transportation to your doctor’s appointment
University of Michigan’s
Plain Language Medical Dictionary
Click on the links below to find and connect with others near you
Self-Advocacy Resources in Delaware
National Council on Independent Living
The Arc Councils
The Arc’s National Council of Self Advocates/The Arc of Delaware’s Self Advocacy Council