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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that "Studies show that individuals with disabilities are more likely than people without disabilities to report:
Having poorer overall health.
Having less access to adequate health care."
24.0% of people in Connecticut have disabilities.
The map below shows all the hospitals in Connecticut. Click on each location to read the description of the hospital and the facilities they claim they have for people with disabilities.
Many hospitals list out patient rights, state nondiscrimination policies, designate support people, and claim that they have services for people with disabilities. The question is, are these practices truly implemented?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990 to promote reasonable modifications, effective communication, and accessible facilities for people with disabilities in health care.
HOWEVER, among people with disabilities in the United States...
1 in 3
do not have a primary healthcare provider
1 in 3
have unmet healthcare needs
1 in 4
did not have a routine check-up in the last year
More research must be done, and there should be more disability friendly services in hospitals to address people's needs and to adhere to ADA.
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