Disabilities and Health Inequities: A Conversation

Disabilities and Health Inequities: A Conversation

People living with disabilities are consistently more likely to have poorer health outcomes than those who live without them. Why is that still the case 30 years after the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act? What can be done to address this inequality? How does the COVID-19 pandemic complicate matters?

When it comes to their healthcare, people with disabilities often don’t have an equal experience. Join Side Effects and WFYI for a virtual discussion exploring those inequities and efforts to address them.

When: Thursday, July 30, 7-8 p.m. RSVP here.

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