The Bombay High Court recently observed that no citizen should suffer indignities at airports & constituted a three-member expert committee. However, this committee includes no persons with disabilities who can share lived experiences of indignity

Include sunscreen on the essential medicine list: Doctors with disability write to WHO 👉 newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Ap… # The New Indian Express UN Independent Expert on Albinism Africa Albinism Network

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Key insights from Dr. Lee's talk: • Only 2.6%(!) of physicians disclosed having a disability • Compared to HCWs without disabilities, disabled HCWs had a 2.7x higher unemployment rate and 34% lower wages

"As this little adorable possum in a trash can on fire says, the horrors persist, but so do, and so will I our disability research lab as long as I can keep it going. So we would love to have you join us. - Kara Ayers in our 4th session #SMADIE25 #DocsWithDisabilities

Dr. Soyoung Choi, PhD, RN, spoke powerfully at Stanford SMADIE about the gap between policy and practice in healthcare. Her reminder: Accessibility is more than a legal duty—it’s a human responsibility. #SMADIE25

At Stanford SMADIE, Dr. Stacy Greeter, MD, emphasized the importance of neurodiversity in medical education. By fostering inclusivity and curiosity within medical education, we prepare trainees to meet diverse patient needs. #SMADIE25 #DisabledinMedicine #MedTwitter

The work Rick Guidotti (Rick Guidotti) with the disabled healthcare community is phenomenal. "Change how you see, see how you change... we all have the talent to change how the world sees difference," he reminds us. positiveexposure.org

We're committed to celebrating and honoring our volunteers this #NationalVolunteerWeek and beyond. Join thousands who share your passion for saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Become an AFSP volunteer: afsp.org/volunteer #NVW

From The DocsWithDisabilities Initiative– The Mistreatment of Physicians with Disabilities amaedhub.org/43HpOIK

Attention! 📢 Are you a trainee in the #HealthProfessions or #Biomedicalsciences? Submit your letter to Academic Medicine on a pivotal moment in your #professional life for the next *10 days only*. Here’s the info you need: ow.ly/NuTW50VPBQv.☎️ #CallForPapers #MedEd

📞Hey trainees in #MedEd, #NursingEd, #Pharmacy, other #HealthProfessions, or #Biomedicalsciences! Submit your Letter to the Editor to @AcadMedjournal. Open the NEXT 7 DAYS ONLY! See more information and the submission site here: ow.ly/L78050VAlA1. #CallForPapers #MedEd

New in Academic Medicine, Medical students with disabilities without program access report worse experiences across every domain of the learning environment. 🧠 Study: Moreland et al. 🔗 bit.ly/AM_Perceptions… #MedEd #DisabilityInclusion #DocsWithDisabilities #AcademicMedicine

🌟Nearly 6% of medical learners disclose disabilities! Our new paper in Academic Medicine explores how to create accessible online education for health professions. Let’s make #MedEd inclusive for all! bit.ly/AM_Accessible_…

Announcing the 2025–2026 #DRPAcademy Cohort! These incredible DRPs were selected for their expertise & commitment to disability inclusion in #MedEd. Join us in celebrating this group as they begin their 20-month journey with The DocsWithDisabilities Initiative! #AccessInMedicine #DisabilityInclusion

Love seeing our The DocsWithDisabilities Initiative team members presenting at national conferences fostering disability inclusion! 💙 At SGIM this fab trio led a powerful workshop on advancing access in clinical learning environments. #DisabilityInclusion #MedEd #DocsWithDisabilities #SGIM25

🌟 Huge congrats to Grace Clifford, recipient of the @DGSOM Staff Appreciation Award from the Class of 2027! As Co-Chair of the The DocsWithDisabilities Initiative team’s DRP Academy, Grace is shaping a more inclusive future in #MedEd by training DRPs nationwide. 💜👏 #DisabilityInclusion #DRPAcademy

In JAMA Network Open Zoie Clarise Sheets, MD, MPH Mytien Nguyen et al. Only 56% of ped resid programs publish diversity statements. Race & gender-most mentioned. Disability? Just 14%.  🔗 bit.ly/JAMAOpen_PedsD… #Pediatrics #DEI #MedicalEducation #Residency #Inclusion #DocsWithDisabilities

Thrilled to see a commentary in JAMA Network Open on our new paper! Written by Drs. Paige Church, Amy Rule, and Rudaina Banihani — strong, smart women leaders🌟 Read it here: bit.ly/JAMAOpen_PedsC… #MedEd #DEI #Pediatrics #DocsWithDisabilities

Our national study of DRPs in #MedEd reveals significant barriers and calls for urgent investment in their roles. Let’s elevate DRPs as critical partners in fostering inclusive medical education! 🔗 bit.ly/DRPRole_Charac… #AccessInMedicine #DocsWithDisabilities