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At least One in Five people have a disability. Health disparities for people with disabilities have a long and troubling history. In this podcast, we talk about common health disparities for people with disability, what needs to change to make healthcare more welcoming, and we explore how embracing disability strengthens our communities. In the Health Equity in Action: Community Health Workers five-part podcast series, we examine structural deficits in healthcare for minority populations and ...
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Sarah and Angela talk to Dr. Carrie Fathke about her dual role as clinician and caregiver to her daughter with a disability. Dr. Fathke offers a vision of how healthcare can include and amplify the voices of people with disabilities and their families.Por Providence
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Sarah and Angela share a conversation between Erik Wexler and Jeff Cato about Jeff’s contributions to healthcare as an employee who is blind. They also speak with Kalia Alvarez about why healthcare needs the disability community’s innovation and creativity.Por Providence
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Sarah and Angela explore the history of the disability movement in the United States, new accessibility regulatory requirements for healthcare, and the power of the disability community.Por Providence
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Sarah and Angela delve into a conversation with Laura Smith, author of The Berkeley Book: A Story of Hope, Happiness, and Down Syndrome, to discuss their family’s experiences with healthcare. Laura shares the lifechanging impact her brother had on family, friends, and community.Por Providence
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Sarah and Angela chat with Jennifer Kucera and Heather Harris, two advocates for disability accessibility and inclusion. They explore the challenges people with disabilities face in accessing healthcare and what they want healthcare providers to know.Por Providence
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Sarah Quinto and Angela Marith, both hard of hearing, explore the intersection between healthcare and disability. As succinctly summarized by Providence COO and incoming CEO Erik Wexler: "Accessibility is a part of health equity."Por Providence
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