Teach Others About Disability
XCEL Training Video
Share this video with your health care providers – to help them have a few tips on ways they can improve communication, the clinical environment, and logistical supports (e.g. appointments) they offer to their patients with disabilities.
Providing Excellent Care for Patients
with Developmental Disabilities
This companion factsheet to the XCEL training highlights the importance of communication training for DD in healthcare, as well as provides tips and links to additional resources.
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Improving Communication with Patients who have Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
Do you feel that your doctor/health care provider has difficulty understanding you or your
disability – then share this factsheet with them – that contains helpful resources to learn more.
Health Disparities
This is a series of factsheets aimed primarily at Physicians and other health professionals to have succinct information about a range of topics regarding care of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
The Official A to Z of Disability Etiquette
This is a great poster you can share with health care providers that includes basic tips on how to appropriately talk about disability as well as communication tips!