[October 15, 2008] Video: National Patient Accessibility Week Promotes Accessible Healthcare for ALL Tweet TAMPA, Fla. and DAYTON, Ohio, Oct 15, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), the American Council of the Blind (ACB), the Office of Disability Services at Wright State University and Midmark Corporation lead the way in supporting equal access healthcare Healthcare organizations and patient and advocacy groups around the country will come together November 1 - 7, 2008, to celebrate National Patient Accessibility Week (NPAW). NPAW is a national education and awareness-building campaign focused on the reality that healthcare providers need and are obligated by law to have accessible, barrier-free facilities for patients who have disabilities. And, NPAW also supports the need for accessible healthcare facilities for patients with other mobility concerns, including elderly and obese patients. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/midmark/34070/ Equal access healthcare refers to care that includes the following features: -- A fully accessible architectural environment that can be navigated easily by everyone -- Patient materials in accessible formats -- Equipment such as adjustable exam tables, diagnostic equipment and scales to accommodate people of all physiques and those who use mobility devices -- Inclusive appointment policies and exam procedures that provide for all types of physical and communication needs -- Staff trained to understand and respond with respect to people with different types of disabilities, including less visible impairments such as deafness, cognitive impairments and depression On October 31, 2008, Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, which has a national reputation for accommodating students with disabilities, will sponsor an event for healthcare providers and architects. Please contact Jeffrey Vernooy at 937.775.5680 for more information. The Department of Veterans Affairs is also planning an event for providers and the media on healthcare accessibility at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Please contact Carolyn Clark at 813.979.3645 for more information. Learn more If you are interested in receiving more information and additional resources on accessibility, including videos and fact sheets, please visit http://www.midmark.com/Pages/Newsroom.aspx#p7tpc1_2. SOURCE Midmark http://www.midmark.com [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]