Communication barriers
One of the critical barriers for persons with disability in
accessing health care services is communication for those
with hard of hearing. There is limited availability of written
material or sign language interpreters at public health care
services.
Health care information or prescriptions are not provided
in accessible formats, including Braille or large print, which
presents a barrier for persons with visual impairments.
Health care information is often presented in complicated
ways or with a lot of jargon. Making health care information
available in easy-to-follow formats is not a privilege but a
right.
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