MoMs

Personal Awareness and Knowledge

1. Do you understand what is meant by "inclusion" in the context of special needs?
2. Are you aware of the various types of accessibility (e.g., physical, digital, sensory)?
3. Knowledge of Rights: Are you familiar with rights regarding accessibility and inclusion under local laws and international conventions (e.g., the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities)?
4. Information Sources: Do you actively seek information on inclusion and accessibility from reliable sources (e.g., advocacy groups, official websites)?

Physical Environment Accessibility

1. Workplace Accessibility: Is your workplace (or potential workplace) equipped with the necessary accommodations for accessibility?
2. Transportation: Is public transportation in your area accessible for people with special needs?
3. Health Services: Are health services (clinics, hospitals) in your area accessible?
4. Accommodations during the visit: Do you provide necessary accommodations in your setting (e.g., extended time on exams, note-taking assistance)?

Social and Digital Inclusion

1. Digital Accessibility: Are the websites, applications and digital services of your hospital/body accessible according to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 (e.g., screen reader compatibility, captions on videos, color contrast)?
2. Online Informative Resources: Are informative contents on websites, applications and digital services of your hospital/body in simplified language (e.g., easy-to-read format or plain language) for people with disabilities?
3. How to make an appointment: Is it possible for people with disabilities to autonomously make an appointment on websites, applications and digital services of your hospital/body and specify what aids are required for the visit (e.g., Sign Language interpreter, Social Stories, etc…)?

Advocacy and Community Involvement

1. Support Networks: Do you work with a network of professionals dealing with maternity issues of people with disabilities?
2. Advocacy Participation: Do you participate in advocacy groups or conferences focused on improvement of disability rights and inclusion?
3. Feedback and Reporting: Do you provide feedback or report issues when you notice accessibility barriers in your community?
4. Self-Advocacy: How confident are you in advocating for accessibility needs of people with disabilities?
5. Continuous Learning: Are you committed to continuously learning about new developments in accessibility and inclusion?

Support from Care and Educational Professionals

1. Communication with People with disabilities: Do you feel that you communicate effectively and respectfully with people with disabilities about their health needs?
2. Personalized Care Plans: Do you personalize care plans tailored to specific needs and preferences of people with disabilities?
3. Training for Professionals: Did you receive adequate training in disability awareness and inclusive practices?
4. International classification of functioning disability and health (ICF): Do you take your patient's ICF document into account and integrate it with your visit?

Self-Assessment Tool