Inaccessibility can cause barriers when checking health records, making appointments, and effectively communicating online. Because of the conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever, healthcare providers must ensure that their websites, solutions, and services are digitally accessible to patients with disabilities, especially as in-person visits for medical care may be limited due to social distancing efforts.
Digital Accessibility is vital for people with disabilities – especially now, more than ever. Given that, here are 10 of the most important things people with disabilities want healthcare organizations to know, and what healthcare organizations can do to improve these situations.