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Welcome
You may be one of the estimated 28 million women in the United States who is living with a disability. Or you may be a physician or other professional who provides medical care to women with disabilities. The Women with Disabilities Education Program is designed for both of you. If you're a woman with a disability, you'll find comprehensive information here about your rights and responsibilities so you can receive appropriate and effective health care. If you're a healthcare professional, you'll find materials that describe the latest evidence-based research and recommendations regarding the specific health needs of women with disabilities so you can better serve this important-and growing-patient population. We encourage you to fully explore the site and to come back often, as we will be updating and adding to the materials regularly.
Project History
In 2004, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sponsored a summit meeting entitled "Breaking Down the Barriers to Health Care for Women with Disabilities." Participants discussed...
Introduction to the WWD Program
Disparities in health care among women with disabilities have been amply documented.1 Women with disabilities are disproportionately likely to have poor access to health care, decreased...
Communication
This educational module consists of two parts. The first section, "Communication: An Introduction to Barriers and Solutions," explores factors that may adversely affect interactions between women...
Educational Modules
Introduction to WWDCommunication