Bridging the hidden barriers to healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities

Bridging the hidden barriers to healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities

SINGAPORE – When Mr Ryan Lim, 32, was born, he was so big and healthy his…

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Rutgers Health Researchers Reveal Health Care Disparities for People With Disabilities

Rutgers Health Researchers Reveal Health Care Disparities for People With Disabilities

The findings highlight a need for improved health care access and quality for disabled patients People…

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Overhauling the NHS app is at the heart of UK healthcare plans, but it could leave some people behind

Overhauling the NHS app is at the heart of UK healthcare plans, but it could leave some people behind

The UK government’s ten-year health plan promises a radical digital transformation of the NHS. A key…

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Ableism cited as major barrier to mental health care for people with disabilities < Yale School of Medicine

Ableism cited as major barrier to mental health care for people with disabilities < Yale School of Medicine

People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health…

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Healthcare utilization among people with disabilities in Iran: what predictors are associated with medical visits? | BMC Health Services Research

Healthcare utilization among people with disabilities in Iran: what predictors are associated with medical visits? | BMC Health Services Research

The present study aimed to assess the association between medical visits and individual characteristics and socioeconomic…

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The Mental Health of People with Disabilities | Disability and Health

The Mental Health of People with Disabilities | Disability and Health

About Adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults…

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