Organizations Advocating for Disability Inclusion in Medicine
Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science Education
The Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science Education (Coalition) was co-founded by Dr. Lisa Meeks, Dr. Gregory Moorehead, and Tim Montgomery and according to their website, The Coalition is a collaboration among peer institutions that aims to improve the student experience with disability accommodations in health science and medical education programs.
Website for Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science Education
Interview with Dr Joseph Kim, founder of Society for Healthcare Professinoals with Disabilities
Society for Healthcare Professionals with Disabilities
According to their website, The Society for Healthcare Professionals with Disabilities is a social enterprise that was developed to provide free resources and support for its members. The mission of the Society is to foster an online supportive community and to freely provide disability-related resources and tools that are relevant for healthcare professionals, students, family members, and friends.
Website for Society for Healthcare Professionals with Disabilities
Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses (AMPHL)
Formed in 1999, this non profit organization has been serving hard of hearing and deaf health care professionals and students through advocacy and mentorship. They are greatly invested in modified equipment for deaf and hard of hearing doctors such as special stethoscopes and clear surgical masks.
Website for Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses
Docs With Disabilities
With the four focus areas of Research, Working Groups, Book Club and Consulting, Docs with Disabilities is a group which uses research, education, and sharing of stories to drive change in policy and procedure leading to more inclusive educational environments for students with disabilities.
American Medical Association (AMA) and American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Even though these two organizations do not exclusively cater to doctors with disabilities, they do have some messaging which talks about creating inclusive environments for disabled students and doctors. Their websites can be found below as follows: