Disability and Accommodations Tab Resources for Providers/Clinic Staff
We are developing resources to assist with the implementation of the Disability and Accommodations Tab. This section will be updated as these resources are developed.
Cognitive Impairment Resource Guide for Staff
Last updated: March 16, 2022
Visit our Cognitive Impairment Resource Guide for Staff page for more information on accommodations that patients with cognitive impairment may require.
Hard of Hearing/Deaf/Deaf-Blind Resource Guide for Staff
Last updated: March 16, 2022
Visit our Hard of Hearing/Deaf/Deaf-Blind Resource Guide for Staff page for more information on accommodations that patients who are hard of hearing, deaf, or deaf-blind may require.
Intellectual/Developmental Disability Resource Guide for Staff
Last updated: March 16, 2022
Visit our Intellectual/Developmental Disability Resource Guide for Staff page for more information on accommodations that patients with Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) may require.
Low Vision/Blind Resource Guide for Staff
Last updated: March 16, 2022
Visit our Low Vision/Blind Resource Guide for Staff page for more information on accommodations that patients with blind or low vision may require.
Mental Health Concerns Resource Guide for Staff
Last updated: March 21, 2022
Visit our Mental Health Concerns Resource Guide for Staff page for more information on accommodations that patients with mental health concerns may require.
Mobility Disability Resource Guide for Staff
Last updated May 17, 2022
Visit our Mobility Disability Resource Guide for Staff for more information on accommodations for patients with mobility disabilities.
Speech and Communication Disorders Resource Guide for Staff
Last updated May 17, 2022
Visit our Speech and Communication Disorders Resource Guide for Staff page for more information on accommodations that patients with speech and communication disorders may require.
Clinic Accessibility Checklist (Word document)
Last updated: October 21, 2021
This accessibility checklist was developed by U-M CDHW and Interpreter Services to enable ambulatory care clinics to take inventory of the resources available at their clinic. Resources on this clinic accessibility checklist include physical equipment, in addition to clinic staff skills. This can help identify existing accessibility tools and resources and highlight gaps that need to be addressed.
Implementing Modifications to the COVID-19 Mask and Visitor Policy
Please see Michigan Medicine’s Visitor Guidelines During COVID-19, including the Guidelines for Supporting Adult Patients with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. To our knowledge, no Michigan Medicine guidance is available on mask policy modifications. Questions regarding policy modifications should be referred to Patient Relations and Clinical Risk at 734-936-4330.
Procuring Clear Masks
Michigan Medicine has approved clear masks for use with patients. Order the Safe N Clear “Communicator” mask through the supply chain (Item # 82295).
Approved Disability Tab Paper Forms
Last updated: October 22, 2021
HIM has approved two forms for collecting Disability Tab information on paper. These forms are are located in the Medical Record Forms Library (network access is needed). The forms are available in regular and large print: