DEC is the nation’s leading org providing evidence-based knowledge, solutions and tools to address the complex problems in disability access in healthcare.
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ALT Flyer announcing DEC's next webinar, "Leading Accessible Women's Health Clinics". We kindly ask to receive accommodation requests by October 28 to [email protected].
ALT Flyer announcing DEC's next research presentation, "Advancing Cancer Screening Among Americans Who Use Sign Language" on September 3rd at 12:00 PM EST. For questions or accommodation requests, email [email protected]
ALT Flyer announcing DEC's next guest presentation, "The IDD Toolkit: Tools to Enhance Care for Adults with IDD" on August 5th at 12:00 PM EST. For questions or accommodation requests, email [email protected]
ALT EHR features for registration and scheduling staff to ask new and returning patients about disability status and accommodation needs.
ALT Flyer announcing DEC's next guest presentation, "The IDD Toolkit: Tools to Enhance Care for Adults with IDD" on August 5th at 12:00 PM EST. For questions or accommodation requests, email [email protected]
ALT Effective communication FAQ. answering physician concerns about implementing effective communication when they have limited time with patients.
ALT Flyer announcing the cancellation of DEC's research presentation on June 3, 2026.
ALT Flyer announcing DEC's June Research Presentation. DEC logo centered at the top of the image. Below that, a blue box with white text, "Advancing Cancer Screening Among Americans Who Use Sign Language". The date, time, and Zoom link is pasted below the title. Below that, dark green brackets surround text, "This randomized trial paired deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing adults with remote ASL-fluent health navigators for up to 11 months of screening support. Screening completion reached 91% with a navigator versus 67% under standard care. The talk shares what worked, what was surprising, and where the model goes next." Below is a headshot & bio for Dr. Kushalnagar. Below, blue rectangle with white text, "For questions or accommodation requests, email [email protected]" Closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.
ALT Flyer announcing DEC's June Research Presentation. DEC logo centered at the top of the image. Below that, a blue box with white text, "Advancing Cancer Screening Among Americans Who Use Sign Language". The date, time, and Zoom link is pasted below. Below that, dark green brackets surround text, "This randomized trial paired deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing adults with remote ASL-fluent health navigators for up to 11 months of screening support. Screening completion reached 91% with a navigator versus 67% under standard care. The talk shares what worked, what was surprising, and where the model goes next." Below is a headshot & bio for Dr. Kushalnagar. Below, blue rectangle with white text, "For questions or accommodation requests, email [email protected]" Closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.
ALT White background. In the top right corner, an image of a gear overlays DEC's logo with the text "Implementation Guide" to the left in light blue font. Slightly above the center, a yellow text bubble containing bolded, dark green text reads "Why is this information being collected?" Below that, a second yellow text bubble containing bolded, dark green text reads, "We ask this question to patients at the clinic in order to learn more about our patient population and the accommodations that out patients with disabilities might need, such as large print documents for patients with visual disabilities, or heigh-adjustable exam tables for patients with mobility disabilities. This allows us to identify ways to best meet the needs of our patients." The DEC logo is below the text at the bottom center of the image.
