Still reflecting on a Grand Rounds presentation by @TaraLaguMD last week on people with disabilities as an unrecognized health disparity population. And how there needs to be systemic change, with attention to detecting, understanding, and reducing. #DisabilityPolicy
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Those of us in #Rehabilitation who work so closely with those with disabilities may underestimate challenges with access to preventive, primary, and specialist care. But we also have so much specialized knowledge to support systemic change.
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How can we become more involved with #HealthPolicy & #Advocacy in this area?
As an example, @BarbaraKornblau has done amazing work in this space re. recognition of people with disabilities in the ACA. And there is so much more to do to increase #HealthEquity.
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As an example, @BarbaraKornblau has done amazing work in this space re. recognition of people with disabilities in the ACA. And there is so much more to do to increase #HealthEquity.
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If you are in the #OccupationalTherapy community & interested in this topic (or other #Advocacy topics), please join the RDSIS Practice Chat next week on "Pursuing Your #Policy Passion."
(AOTA membership not required to attend)
RSVP: bit.ly/2R7o0W6
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(AOTA membership not required to attend)
RSVP: bit.ly/2R7o0W6
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