Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine

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Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine

Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine

@dac_med

DAC Med, a national and interprofessional taskforce seeking to create an inclusive culture of disability in healthcare and sustainably combat ableism

Chicago, Illinois Katılım Mart 2021
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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📣 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! 🧠
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🎉 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
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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!
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