Accessibility Resources for MVP Sites
This page contains accessibility resources and information for MVP sites. These resources are intended to aid health services providers in delivering the most accessible services possible. This page will be updated regularly with different links and products.
List of Resources
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- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) produced this guide that offers guidance on accessibility. The guide aims to attain equity by providing tailored strategies for serving individuals with disabilities. There is a helpful checklist on page 12 that MVP vaccination sites can use to improve how they provide services.
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- The design standards issued under the ADA by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation are used to ensure access to the built environment for people with disabilities. The ADA Standards apply nationwide. These are in addition to any applicable state or local codes where facilities are newly built or altered. Most facilities in the public and private sectors are covered by the ADA.
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- Each MVP certified site should complete the accessibility checklist./ The checklist is a tool that sites use to assess how accessible different aspectys of their physical office space, building, processes, and procedures are to persons with disabilities.
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- The Sensory-Friendly Environment Checklist is meant to be used as a tool to regularly assess the office/clinic environment. Many individuals with disabilities experience significant sensory issues. These can make a visit to a healthcare provider's office or clinic quite overwhelming. The checklist provides a simple way to review the environment to ensure both visitors and healthcare workers have positive experiences. It also lists several hints and tips to that can be used to alleviate overwhelming sensory stimuli.
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