Thought you all might be interested.

Beth t the OT

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Subject: Re: [SMAfriends] Digest Number 928


 Hi everyone,

I found 2 helpful documents about how doctors can make their office more
accessible.  One is specifically about the reproductive health issues of
women w/ disabilities.  It's hard to force doctors to make changes regarding
equipment and the built environment, but you can at least give them this
information that provides some basic guidelines and suggestions.

They're both from the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health.  They
have a lot other publications too.  Go to this website:

http://www.fpg.unc.edu/%7Encodh/pubs.htm

Removing  Barriers to Health Care: A Guide for Health Professionals

This  booklet, developed by NCODH and the Center for Universal Design at
N.C.  State University, walks the health care provider through the process
of  making a medical facility physically accessible. It is complete with
specific  ADA requirements, picture illustrations, and some helpful tips on
creating accessible environments and services.

A  Provider's Guide for the Care of Women with Physical Disabilities &
Chronic  Medical Conditions

 This  guide, written by Dr. Sandra Welner, is designed for clinicians  to
improve their knowledge and practice in providing care to  women with
physical disabilities and chronic medical conditions.  Includes information
on access to general medical care, removing  common barriers, and
comprehensive reproductive health care.


Alice