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In the decades since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, individual undergraduate and graduate medical education programs and the national bodies responsible for accrediting these programs slowly began to recognize the need to…

Profile and biography of John "Jack" H. Catlin, FAIA.

Jack Catlin in an interview for the organization It's Our Storyspeaks about how he became an architect and the importance of Universal Design.

Along with other advocacy materials such as books and podcasts, a few informative videos especially after the pandemic have been created to advocate for greater inclusion and more varied accessible and assessment options for medical students with…

The lack of disability awareness in schools coupled with unrealistic expectations to be “superhuman” in clinical settings create a rat race that doctors say is untenable — for everyone. For those who finish medical school and postgraduate training,…

History of Universal Design "'Universal Design' means the design of products, environments, programs, and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. 'Universal…

This news report from Little Rock, Arkansas, NBC affiliate KARK which aired in 2018, demonstrates how digital stethoscope technology enables nurse Clarissa Hardman, who is hard of hearing, to efficiently and accurately complete patient physical…

February 2020 saw for the first time the appearance of a deaf doctor on national TV in the form of Dr. Laura Riley on the long-time running drama Grey’s Anatomy. Compared to Dr. Kerry Weaver several years ago, this representation is an authentic take…

Image description: The front cover of a book titled "Equal Access for Students with Disabilities: The Guide for Health Science and Professional Education." Text towards the bottom of the cover list the editors: Lisa M. Meeks, Neera R. Jain, and Elisa…