Treat yourself when you have a sensory disability

2023-12-04 08:00:02

People with disabilities may encounter difficulties in their care journey. Thus, studies show that the morbidity and mortality rates of adults with disabilities are higher than those of the general population. This can, in part, be corrected by better access to care and particularly prevention.

How do deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired people get treatment? What are the obstacles to caring for people with disabilities? How can we improve their access to care?

• Sébastien Claeysassociate professor at Sorbonne University and member of the Board of Directors of the Handidactic Association
• Dr Marine Halbron, diabetologist in the Diabetology department of Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris. As part of her activities, she takes care of deaf patients and works in close collaboration with the Deaf Information and Care Unit Service (UNISS) of the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
• Mendenesso Pariougeneral secretary of the Association fighting for the sporting and cultural inclusion of visually impaired people Lidao Céci Talents (LiCeTa).
• Report from Raphaëlle Constant.

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