Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine

We invite you to apply! President: forms.gle/ArE8wjkfMp2Rs1… Vice President: forms.gle/8dVrZtfxg5ZbJo… Communications Lead: forms.gle/BPdWFqLByHsYCS… Social Media & Design Lead: forms.gle/NA9VgW35ByiLzH… GME Liaison: forms.gle/9X7tAzQP7jevdq… Website: dacmednational.wixsite.com/dacmed

If you want to bring our vital mission to your campus, we want to meet you. Join our interest meeting 🗓 WHEN: This Sunday,January 25th ⏰ TIME:6-7pm EST📍 WHERE: Via Zoom (Link in Bio)

Major policy changes are happening in healthcare accessibility right now, including new federal standards requiring accessible medical diagnostic equipment in clinics and hospitals. As advocates and clinicians, we must push beyond compliance to culture change.

What if accessibility wasn’t a policy… but a habit? Check out our 5-minute audit checklist! If the answer isn’t ‘yes,’ the system needs work — not the patient.

We’re trained to notice what’s visible. But some of the most disabling conditions are the ones you can’t see. Patients with invisible disabilities are more likely to be dismissed, undertreated, or labeled “difficult”. Better care starts with humility, not assumptions.

Disability Ethics and EHR Accessibility argues that many electronic health records (EHRs) remain inaccessible to people with disabilities (visual, cognitive, physical, etc.). Read more about this article here: doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2025.815.

The AMA Journal of Ethics explores how admissions can become more inclusive and supportive, from clear accommodations to flexible technical standards. Disability is diversity. Every aspiring physician belongs. Read more:journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/how-sh…

Rest in power, Alice Wong (1974–2025). A visionary disability justice leader, writer, and storyteller whose impact will continue to shape generations. Alice dedicated her life to amplifying disabled voices and reminding the world that disability is culture, community, and power.

Disability is common, but medical education often overlooks how to care for people with disabilities, contributing to healthcare disparities. A recent review (PMC10324844) highlights current challenges, and best practices for preparing future doctors to provide inclusive care.

🩺 Medical Students with “Invisible” Disabilities Are Changing Medicine At Harvard Medical School, students with non-apparent disabilities are leading change, reshaping medical education, advocating for inclusion, and improving hms.harvard.edu/news/medical-s…

🎉 Today’s the day — the 5th Annual DACmed Conference is here! 🎉 If you registered, log in now and join the research presentations, breakout sessions, and more! 💻✨ #DACmed #5thAnnualConference #MedicalConference #ResearchDay #VirtualEvent #JoinUs

It's the final countdown! Don't forget to join us on October 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM CDT. We can't wait to see you there!

Only 2 days until the DAC conference! We want to give a quick appreciation to everyone who has helped in making this conference possible! We are incredibly excited to share invaluable experiences and research at our conference. Together, we can all reimagine clinical excellence!

Only 3 days left until the 5th Annual National DACmed Conference! With the date rapidly approaching, be sure to connect with us on all platforms!

📣 Dive Into Research! Only 4 days left until the 5th Annual National DACmed Conference! We’re spotlighting one of the most exciting parts of the weekend: the Research Breakout Rooms! 🧠

💬 Meet the changemakers behind the sessions! Our incredible lineup of speakers is ready to share insights and ideas that are transforming medical education and healthcare. #DACmedConference #HealthcareInnovation #InclusiveCare

✨ Here’s what’s coming at DACmed: 🩺 Workshops 🎤 Talks 🤝 Networking It’s more than a conference—it’s a movement.

🎉 The countdown is ON! We’re officially 7 days away from the 5th Annual National DACmed Conference! 💙 Get ready for a week packed with sneak peeks, highlights, and stories as we count down to a weekend full of inspiration, innovation, and inclusion in medical education

⏳ Don’t miss out! The last day to register for the 5th Annual National DACmed Conference is Saturday, October 11 at 11:59 PM forms.office.com/pages/response…

This landmark piece by Dr. Lisa Meeks highlights the need for equal access and inclusion for residents with disabilities in medicine. We’re honored to share that Dr. Meeks will be the keynote speaker at this year’s conference, leading the conversation on disability inclusion!