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With the four focus areas of Research, Working Groups, Book Club and Consulting, Docs with Disabilities is a group which uses research, education, and sharing of stories to drive change in policy and procedure leading to more inclusive educational…

This 2022 WebMD Health News article on Dr. BJ Miller, who is a triple amputee, highlights how the news media reinforces a medical model of disability founded on the assumption that the problem of disability exists wtihin the person. The story and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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