Health Access for Independent Living (HAIL) Fact Sheet: Working with Your Health Care Provider

Physical Barriers.

People with disabilities may find it difficult to access their health care provider because of the physical space or architecture of the medical office. This very common barrier includes inaccessible parking, uneven pathways to health care offices, inaccessible medical equipment, narrow doorways, etc. Compensating for physical barriers can drain a lot of time and energy. Physical barriers may also cause patients with disabilities to postpone their visit to the doctor, at the cost of taking care of their health.