Removing Barriers to Care for Patients with Disabilities

This Health Equity Openings session centers equity, access, and inclusion by examining the barriers that people with disabilities experience when seeking healthcare. The discussion lifts up how systemic, structural, and policy-driven challenges contribute to disparities in care, while highlighting practical, people-centered strategies to improve accessibility and health outcomes. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of intervention approaches and key legal frameworks that support accessible healthcare, strengthening their capacity to advance health equity and inclusive practices within their organizations and communities.