The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) recently hosted a panel discussion titled CEI Perspectives: Healthcare Equity for People Who Are Disabled, focusing on the critical issues surrounding healthcare access for individuals with disabilities. Moderated by Allison B. Solomon, ADA Compliance Officer and Executive Director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Disability Support Services, the event featured insights from Jereme Wilroy, PhD, Director of Research at the Lakeshore Foundation and Associate Professor at UAB Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; John Roper, CEO of Disability Rights and Resources; and Sara S. Newell, President of The Exceptional Foundation.
The discussion explored the intersection of disability rights and healthcare, addressing how barriers in policy, environment, and societal attitudes impact health outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Panelists emphasized the importance of adaptive sports and rehabilitative sciences, the role of legal frameworks in protecting rights, and the need for community support and social integration to enhance daily life and care access. This comprehensive dialogue underscored the critical need for ongoing advocacy and interdisciplinary efforts to dismantle these barriers and promote inclusive health services for all…
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