Improving Communication Access for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developed this brochure in 2020. The brochure aims to help healthcare organizations ensure their staff members communicate clearly with patients who are blind or have low vision.

The brochure tells healthcare organizations how to:

  • Assess their practices.
  • Develop a comprehensive communication access plan.
  • Implement accessible services.
  • Provide better healthcare to these patients.


#VisionLoss

Language, Culture & Diversity
Topic
Vision Loss
Audience
Health Care Professionals, Organizational Leaders and Administrators, Communication and Plain-Language Professionals
Setting
Hospitals and Health Systems, Primary Care and Outpatient Practices
Level
Applied