There is no doubt that everyone—no matter their race, economic, or immigration status, gender, age, or ability—will feel the impact of COVID-19 in some way. But people who are already targeted, marginalized, and underserved will feel the pain more than others.
As we advance changes in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Equity Considerations report examines the systemic inequities that have exacerbated impact and ensures that we begin to enact transformational societal shifts to address the root causes of vulnerabilities and systems failure.
This toolkit: (1) explains your communication rights; (2) provides tips on advocating for them, and (3) has an accommodation request form you can bring to the hospital.
It is time to think through all that you may face if you require medical care in a hospital. Know that it is NOT business as usual. You should do everything you can to stay out of a hospital, but if you have no choice, BE PREPARED!
A hospital visit is always difficult for children with special care needs and their families, but even harder when it happens under stress. Preparing ahead of time can help support your child’s hospital experience. Here are some key things to prepare and have ready to go in case your child goes to the hospital.
