Going to the doctor’s office can be scary for many of us! And, for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), it can be a difficult experience because of barriers to care, such as medical ableism.
These short microlearning videos are plain-language trainings to help people with IDD speak up for themselves and make the most out of their medical care. Through role-playing and simplified explanations, actors with disabilities from our Colorado community are ready to help YOU become empowered at the doctor’s office!
All videos are in English and offer English Closed Captioning and Spanish subtitles.
Medical Ableism: What is it, and how might it affect your medical care?
Resource Links
#1: Study on health outcomes for people with disabilities
#2: Real-life case studies on Diagnostic Overshadowing
#3: Doctor describes the negative impacts of Diagnostic Overshadowing
#4: Communication TOOLs from THINK+change
#5: Toolkit and resources on becoming Anti-Ableist
Preparing for the Doctor: A plain-language role-playing guide that lays out the steps to take before you even schedule a medical appointment to set you up for success.
Resource Links
#1: THINK+change Medical Planning TOOL
Self-Advocacy at the Doctor: A plain-language role-playing guide to show you how you can speak up for yourself at the doctors. YOU are the expert on yourself!
Resource Links
#1: Rights Violation Complaints
#2: THINK+change Medical Planning TOOL
Thank you to those who made this series possible!
Acting Credits:
- Narrator – B Ryan Glick
- Patient – Connor Long
- Doctor – Katelyn Kendrick
- Support Person – Jeff Fernengel
Made Possible by our Sponsors:
Developmental Pathways, JFK Partners, Stepping Stone Support Center, arc Thrift Stores, and The Arc of Aurora
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