Equity in Healthcare: Empowering People with Disabilities to Advocate in Healthcare

Join the Disabled Resources Center (DRC) for a free six-part hybrid training series focused on healthcare equity, disability rights, self-advocacy, and systems change.
People with disabilities often face barriers when seeking healthcare, including inaccessible medical equipment, communication challenges, provider bias, and limited access to preventive care. This series will provide participants with practical tools, knowledge, and resources to advocate for equitable healthcare and help create lasting change in our communities.

📅 Training Dates:
• August 14, 2026
• September 11, 2026
• October 9, 2026
• October 23, 2026
• November 6, 2026
• November 20, 2026

🕒 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Format: Hybrid – Attend In Person or Virtually

Topics Include:

✔ Foundations of Healthcare Advocacy & Disability Rights
✔ Accessible Diagnostic Equipment
✔ Bias, Dismissal & Medical Gaslighting
✔ Reproductive & Preventative Healthcare Access
✔ Physical Accessibility & Communication Barriers
✔ From Self-Advocacy to Systems Change

Who Should Attend?

• People with disabilities
• Family members and caregivers
• Advocates
• Healthcare consumers
• Community members interested in advancing healthcare equity

By the end of this series, participants will gain a deeper understanding of their rights, learn strategies for effective self-advocacy, and develop the skills needed to promote accessibility and equity within healthcare systems.

Registration is free, but advance RSVP is encouraged.
For more information:
📞 562-427-1000
🌐 www.drcinc.org
The Disabled Resources Center (DRC) is committed to promoting independence, inclusion, and equal access for people with disabilities.