Posts Tagged ‘accessibility’

Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Journey of Progress

People with disabilities represent a significant portion of the U.S. population and constitute the largest minority group in the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 26 percent of adults in the United States live with a disability. American Indians, Alaska...

To Address Our National Mental Health Crisis, Primary Care Practices Should Embrace Value-Based Care

The COVID-19 pandemic left a lasting impact on our society and institutions, and few industries felt – and continue to feel – its effects more than healthcare. Among the many lingering issues, either driven or revealed by the pandemic, is the rising demand for behavioral health services – and...

Aging in Supportive Housing: One Fall Away from Institutionalization

Lucy is a 62-year-old woman who has lived in supportive housing for over a decade. She has been treated for bipolar I disorder and has a history of suicidality. Like many older adults with mental health challenges, Lucy has several chronic health problems which are monitored by her primary care...