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Helping people with disabilities have better online meetings, that’s just one of the many goals of Easterseales Crossroads.

COVID dramatically increased the need for virtual meeting options, particularly in the telehealth arena. According to the CDC, telehealth visits went up 154 percent in the last week of March 2020 compared to the same time in 2019. And according to Doximity, more than 20 percent of medical visits in the country are expected to be virtual this year. While virtual meeting software is proving to be vital and effective right now, there is still room for it to improve, especially for people with disabilities.

Brian Norton, ATP, CEAS, director of assistive technology INDATA Project for Easterseals Crossroads from INDATA explores online meeting tools for telehealth purposes and how to best accommodate people with disabilities during virtual meetings.

In addition to showing various features like colors and high-contrast text along with captions, he can also show how to mount a tablet (which is helpful for someone with a wheelchair) and talk about the importance of lighting.

Accessible Telehealth and Online Tools

COVID dramatically increased the need for virtual meeting options, particularly in the telehealth arena. According to the CDC, telehealth visits went up 154 percent in the last week of March 2020 compared to the same time in 2019. And according to Doximity, more than 20 percent of medical visits in the country are expected to be virtual this year. While virtual meeting software is proving to be vital and effective right now, there is still room for it to improve, especially for people with disabilities.

Telehealth and Online Meeting Growth

How to Choose Online Meeting Tools

Basic requirements:

Five questions to ask:

Making Online Meetings and Appointments Accessible

For meetings with the deaf and hearing impaired:

For meetings with the blind and vision impaired:

For meetings with people who have intellectual and cognitive disabilities:

Tips for Healthcare Providers

For more information about the INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads, go to EasterSealsTech.com or call 888-466-1314.