By Tammy Coutts (MEDITECH), Chair, and Michael Blackman, MD, MBA (Greenway Health), Vice Chair, EHR Association SDOH and Health Equity Workgroup

Nearly a quarter of the U.S. population lives with a reported disability. And because many choose not to disclose their experiences, or face only temporary or situational challenges, that number is likely higher. The reality is, disability touches almost all of our lives at one point or another, which is why accessible EHR and patient portal design matters.

As the EHR Association closes out its observation of National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026, themed “Celebrating Value and Talent,” we honor the contributions of talented healthcare professionals, reflect on the journey toward inclusion, and recognize the role EHR developers play in advancing social determinants of health (SDOH) and health equity by prioritizing accessibility in digital health tools.

Reinforcing our commitment to accessible solutions for all users, EHRA’s SDOH & Health Equity Workgroup has published the Mobile Accessibility Checklist, which shares real-world scenarios tailored specifically to mobile device users and offers an actionable checklist for supporting healthcare professionals using mobile products.

Reinforcing our commitment to accessible solutions for all users, EHRA’s SDOH & Health Equity Workgroup has published the Mobile Accessibility Checklist, a supplement to its Accessibility Checklist that shares real-world scenarios tailored specifically to mobile device users. It also offers an actionable checklist for supporting healthcare professionals using mobile products.