Telehealth May Worsen Digital Divide for People With Disabilities(PWDs) – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

Much has been made of telehealth’s potential to bridge the accessibility gap for those who may be otherwise underserved by the healthcare systems.

But, experts said in a new paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association this past week, telehealth may also exacerbate inequities faced by the disability community.

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http://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/telehealth-may-worsen-digital-divide-for-people-with-disabilitiespwds/

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