Curated references by category
Disability Rights & Communication Access
ADA Effective Communication
The primary official source for communication access under the ADA. Explains the purpose of effective communication rules and the role of auxiliary aids and services for people with hearing, vision, and speech disabilities.
ADA.govADA Service Animals
ADA guidance on service animals in public accommodations, including healthcare settings. The ADA does not require service animals to wear a vest, ID tag, or specific harness. Clinics may only ask two questions.
ADA.gov: Service AnimalsHHS Disability Rights / Section 504
HHS guidance on disability nondiscrimination in healthcare, including accessible medical diagnostic equipment and protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for recipients of federal funding.
HHS Civil RightsDermatology Patient Education
AAD Skin Self-Exam Resources
The American Academy of Dermatology provides patient education on checking the skin and recommends seeing a board-certified dermatologist for spots that are different from others or that change, itch, or bleed.
AAD.org: Skin Self-ExamAAD Eczema Resources
The AAD provides dermatologist-reviewed information about eczema types, triggers, and when it can be helpful to see a board-certified dermatologist for diagnosis and management.
AAD.org: EczemaAAD Public Education Library
The AAD's public education section includes information on skin, hair, and nail conditions, everyday care, cosmetic treatments, and parent and child resources for a wide range of dermatologic topics.
AAD.org: Patient EducationWeb Accessibility
WCAG 2.2
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines define how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurologic disabilities. WCAG 2.2 is the current standard.
W3C: WCAG 2.2Downloadable tools for patients & caregivers
Each handout is designed to be screen-reader compatible, readable in large print, and usable before or during a dermatology visit. The remaining handouts are still in development.
Released handouts are available as a tagged, accessible PDF and as a plain HTML page.
How to Request Accommodations Before a Dermatology Visit
Available NowWhich accommodations to consider, when and how to request them, a fill-in request form, and where to find free advocacy help.