Raising the Bar for Disability Medical Care

What does it really take for a medical facility to be truly accessible? Not just in design, but in attitude, system, and practice.

Through the lived experiences of patients like Chris Layne, who saw her access to care shift dramatically after becoming a wheelchair user, and Dawn Russell, with a lifetime of experience with a developmental disability, who finally experienced equitable care at Tepeyac Community Health Center, we see the consequences of inaccessibility and the impact of doing better.

This storytelling documentary shows a reimagining of what is possible for healthcare facilities and how they can truly become the “gold standard” of accessibility.

Why you should watch

• Hear directly from people with disabilities about the meaning of health equity;
• Discover the innovative mindset of a local Colorado healthcare facility;
• Understand the effects of making the effort to be accessible; and
• Get inspired to make progress in medical care.

Who should watch

• Healthcare professionals;
• People with disabilities looking for change; and
• Disability changemakers and supporters.

Video is in English and offers English Closed Captioning and Spanish subtitles.

Thank you to those who made this video possible!

Featured in the Documentary:

• Tepeyac Community Health Center

• Chris Layne, Disability Advocate

• Dawn Russell, Disability Advocate

• Pamela Valenza, MD – Chief Health Officer at Tepeyac Community Health Center

• Jim Garcia – CEO/Founder of Tepeyac Community Health Center

• Jonathan Cano, DDS – Dental Director at Tepeyac Health Center

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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