  At Boston Medical Center, we’re committed to making sure every patient and visitor has everything they need to safely and easily access our campus and receive exceptional care.

We comply with all parts of the Americans with Disabilities Act and ensure our staff is trained and sensitive to the needs of people with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities. This includes providing accessibility equipment, assistive devices, and care in a variety of languages.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact <accessibility@bmc.org>. People with hearing difficulties should call Interpreter Services at 617.414.5549.

## Available Clinic Accommodations 

Most BMC clinics are responsible for providing accessibility tools and accommodations for their patients.

Each clinic offers:

- Wheelchairs
- Autism friendly interventions: Contact <autismfriendly@bmc.org> for tailored support
- Accessible exam tables
- Accessible chairs

Interpretation services, including American Sign Language, tactile interpretation, and certified deaf interpreters for Deaf patients who do not speak ASL

If you need any of the above accommodations or any other help for your appointment, please ask when you schedule your appointment or when you arrive at the clinic. Our clinic teams are here to work with you to make sure you have everything you need.



 

  ## Additional Resources

   



 

  Additional Services Provided by BMC Non-BMC Resources and Accessibility Organizations Programs to Help Improve Medical Care  

 

 

  Additional Services Provided by BMC   Non-BMC Resources and Accessibility Organizations   Programs to Help Improve Medical Care  

 

 - [Office of Parking and Transportation Services (OPTS)](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/parking/)
- [Valet service](/visiting-us/directions-and-transportation/parking)
- [Van and shuttle service](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/parking/public-transportation-shuttles/)
- Chaperone services
- [Services for children with developmental delays](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/developmental-behavioral-pediatrics)
- [Outpatient rehab therapy services](/departments/physical-and-occupational-therapy)
- [Autism Friendly Initiative](/visiting-us/autism-friendly-initiative)



 

 

 - [Public Transport: MBTA and The Ride](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/parking/)
- [Commonwealth Community Care](http://www.commonwealthcommunitycare.org/)
- [Arc of Mass](http://thearcofmass.org/)
- [MassHealth](http://www.mass.gov/masshealth)
- [Medical Legal Partnership (MLP) ](http://www.mlpboston.org/)



 

 

 There are several Massachusetts programs that partner with people with lived experience to improve medical care and ADA compliance.

- [Operation HouseCall](https://operationhousecall.com/)
- [Boston Council on Aging (AgeStrong)](https://www.boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission#resources)
- [Here to Help: Accessibility Advocacy Program](http://accessadvocates.com/how-it-works/)