The accessibility of substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States for persons with disabilities

J Subst Abuse Treat. 2007 Jul;33(1):1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2006.11.001. Epub 2007 May 17.

Abstract

This study assessed the accessibility of a nationally representative sample of substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States for persons with disabilities (PWDs). A stratified random sample of 159 substance abuse treatment facilities in 40 states completed a survey regarding physical accessibility and the provision of services that could enhance the ability to serve individuals with disabilities. Most responding facilities self-reported a variety of barriers to physical accessibility, as well as the lack of services and physical accommodations for persons with sensory limitations. Such widespread inaccessibility may be a factor that promotes the low representation of PWDs in the treatment population.

MeSH terms

  • Architectural Accessibility*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Health Services Needs and Demand / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Persons with Disabilities / rehabilitation*
  • Persons with Disabilities / statistics & numerical data
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / supply & distribution*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology
  • Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • United States