Developmental Disability in Healthcare-Module 3: Barriers to Care

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Video Summary

Module 3, Barriers to Care, addresses challenges faced by individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) in accessing health services. The module highlights four key areas: Information Access, Service Access, DD-Informed Providers, and Other Barriers. Individuals with DD struggle with understanding medical terminology, inadequate representation in health information, and insufficient advertisement of services and accommodations. Access issues include unadvertised accommodations, non-inclusive communication, and appointment limitations. The need for DD-informed and trauma-aware providers is urgent due to general lack of training. Additional barriers involve transportation issues, limited healthcare coverage, and inaccessible online appointment systems.

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In this module, you will learn about common gaps in health services for individuals with DD.

Keywords

developmental disabilities

healthcare access

information barriers

DD-informed providers

transportation issues