By Tammy Coutts (MEDITECH), Chair of the EHR Association Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity Task Force

Ability and disability exist on a spectrum, one that nearly everyone will find themselves on at some point in time. Ways in which limitations show up vary dramatically and can be permanent, temporary or sporadic in duration. That is why, when it comes to inclusive design, health IT software developers should focus more on empowering everyone to succeed and less narrowly on addressing specific disability challenges.