Health Equity Basics
What does health equity mean according to Braveman?
Everyone has a fair opportunity to be as healthy as possible by removing obstacles like poverty and discrimination
What law in the U.S. was designed to guarantee accessibility for people with disabilities?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What U.S. legislation prohibits disability discrimination in employment and public services?
The Americans with Disabilities Act
What term refers to the expectation that all people should conform to certain ability norms?
Ability normativity or ableism
What is 1 strategy to improve provider understanding of disability?
Disability-awareness and accessibility training in healthcare education and job onboarding
What is the difference between health equity and health equality?
Equity focuses on fairness and addressing barriers
Equality treats everyone the same
What are 2 kinds of barriers that are common in healthcare for people with disabilities?
Examples: Physical, communication, and attitudinal barriers
What year was the ADA passed?
1990
What is 1 example of intersectional problems faced by disabled women?
Examples: Gender bias in healthcare, invisibility in research, compounded discrimination
What is needed to implement true inclusion in healthcare?
Cross-sector collaboration and the enforcement of existing policies
What global organization emphasized health equity for people with disabilities in 2022?
The World Health Organization (WHO)
According to Roy & Shoshi, what is one common failure in the U.S. healthcare system?
Inadequate accommodations despite ADA requirements
What is the main goal of health policy?
To improve public health by creating laws and programs that ensure people have access to safe, affordable, and equitable healthcare
What academic field studies these ability-based norms?
Disability studies
What do Wolbring & Deloria call for more engagement in?
Academic, policy, and community discussions about disability and health equity
What is "intersectional invisibility" in health contexts?
When individuals with multiple marganilized identities feel overlooked in research or healthcare
What type of equity is often overlooked in sustainability and climate policy?
Social sustainability & environmental health equity
How does intersectionality affect people with disabilities?
It compounds discrimination when disability intersects with other identities
What are 3 simple ways that healthcare facilities can make themselves more accessible for people with disabilities?
Addition of ramps, accessible exam tables, wider hallways, and clear communication aids for patients with diverse needs.
Sensory waiting rooms for patients with mental disabilities.
What major convention recognizes the rights of people with disabilities?
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Ableism or disablism
What framework focuses on unmasking biases in health research?
The Bias-Free Framework
Who coined the term intersectionality?
What collaborative model did Roy & Shoshi propose?
A partnership model integrating academic, advocacy, and healthcare education