5 “G’s” Getting Access to Health Care for People with Physical Disabilities

5.1 Tell the Doctor and the Staff

Often, the health care facility is unaware that any problems exist and simple statements will make them aware of barriers. For example, you could say, “Did you know that the front door is very heavy and difficult to open?” Or you could say, “There isn’t a curb cut onto the sidewalk from the accessible parking and I had to roll in the street for a block.” In many offices, the office manager is responsible for purchasing new equipment and would be the best person to talk to.