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Improving Access to Healthcare for Individuals with IDD

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Make Your Healthcare Organization More Accessible and Inclusive

Healthcare providers often receive limited education about caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To bridge this gap, we’ve developed a practical resource to help you take action.

Inclusive Provider Self-Audit Tool

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The Inclusive Provider Self-Audit Tool and its companion guide are designed to help healthcare organizations assess and improve their inclusivity for people with disabilities—specifically individuals with IDD. This tool is suitable for a wide range of healthcare settings, including clinics, offices, and facilities.

By using this tool, you can:

  • Identify areas where your organization can become more inclusive.
  • Create an actionable plan to improve accessibility and equity.
  • Find resources to help you reach your goals.
  • Ensure your services meet the needs of all patients.

Learn more and download the tool here: Inclusive Provider Self-Audit Tool

This resource was developed by the Center on Disability and the Center to Advance Community Health & Equity (CACHE), both programs of the Public Health Institute (PHI). The project was funded by Special Olympics Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).