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HEALTH ACCESS SURVEY

People with all types of disabilities are routinely denied equal access to medical care at hospitals and clinics in New York City.

Do you have a disability? Do you face barriers at hospitals or clinics

For example:

Exam rooms and waiting rooms are too small or crowded with furniture?
Exam tables are too high, or don’t raise and lower, so that you can transfer safely?
No accessible weight scales?
You were denied access to services like a mammogram, MRI or gynecological exam, because of your disability?
No ASL Interpreters?
No information in Braille or Large Print?
Staff does not understand your disability?
Other barriers to receiving equal access to care?

Tell us about your experiences and learn your rights. Let’s make change!

The Health Access Coalition is a group of advocacy organizations dedicated to tackling barriers to health care for people with disabilities: American Council of the Blind of New York, Inc.; Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled; Bronx Independent Living Services; Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York; Disability Rights Advocates; Harlem Independent Living Center; Independence Care System; Legal Aid Society, Health Law Unit; and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest.

Contact:

The Health Access Helpline: 212-577-3366.