Effective cоmmunicаtiоn is аn impоrtаnt part of accessible health care for patients with disabilities. Explain why patient-provider communication matters when caring for people with disabilities. In your answer, describe at least two communication barriers a patient with a disability might experience in a health care setting. Then explain at least two strategies health care workers can use to improve communication and make sure the patient is included in decisions about their own care. Your answer should connect communication to dignity, safety, informed consent, trust, independence, or quality of care. Use realistic examples. A response of only two or three sentences will not be sufficient.