Outlines and gives an example of a Section 504 Notice of Program Accessibility for covered entities to use for posting in their facilities. Read More
Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth: Federal Protections to Ensure Accessibility to People with Disabilities and Limited English Proficient Persons
Explains how various federal laws require making telehealth accessible by people with disabilities and limited English proficient persons. Specifically provides examples of accessible telehealth for individuals with visual disabilities, including screen-reader compatibility for text and audio descriptions for videos. Read More
GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES FOR ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO ALL HEALTH SERVICES AND BENEFITS PROVIDED THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS
Explains manners in which information technology should be made more accessible to comply with current law. Includes recommendations for screen-readability and descriptions of items such as x-rays or MRI results for individuals with visual disabilities. Read More
Canes
“Medicare Part B covers canes as durable medical equipment. Medicare doesn’t cover white canes for the blind.” Read More
Eyeglasses and contact lenses
Explains that Medicare does not usually cover eyeglasses or contact lenses, though Part B helps pay for corrective lenses needed after cataract surgery. Read More
What’s Medicare?
How to get started What are parts of Medicare? Part A and Part B Premiums How does Medicare work? Medicare Prescription drug coverage (Part D) How does Medicare work with my other insurance? Read More
Eye exams (routine) – Your Medicare Coverage
Explains that Medicare does not pay for eye exams for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Read More
Eye Exams (routine)
Medicare doesn’t cover eye exams for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Your costs Things to know related resources Read More
Help America Vote Act Programs
Outlines the various initiatives resulting from the HAVA, which helps improve participation in the election process for individuals with disabilities. Includes training for the provision of non-visual access in the voting process. Read More
Assistive Technology: Tools to Improve the Everyday
Discusses the usefulness of assistive technology and programs in place because of the Assistive Technology Act. Lists many forms of AT, including software for those with visual challenges. Read More