Disability Appointment Checklist

Before the Appointment

Accessibility confirmed — entrance, parking, restrooms, exam room, and specialized equipment
Accommodations requested in writing — interpreter, extended time, accessible materials, or support person
Insurance and network confirmed — provider is in-network, referral and prior authorization in place if needed
Medication list prepared — current medications with doses, plus supplements
Disability summary ready — brief written note on how your disability relates to this visit
Records and test results gathered — anything the provider may not already have
Other providers listed — names and roles of specialists involved in your care
Insurance card and photo ID
Top three questions written down in priority order
Transportation arranged with extra time to arrive without rushing
Support person confirmed (if bringing one)
Notebook or notes app ready to capture what is said

My top 3 questions for this visit

Set the agenda early — told the provider my top concerns before the visit began
Asked provider to speak directly to me (not to a companion)
Asked for plain-language explanations when something was unclear
Repeated key information back to confirm I understood correctly
Flagged any missing accommodations and asked who to contact to fix them
Requested a written visit summary
Took notes (or support person did)

Key things discussed or decided

Reviewed notes or visit summary while the appointment is still fresh
Confirmed decisions in writing via patient portal or email if something important was decided
Logged all follow-up items in the follow-up organizer (referrals, orders, labs, next steps)
Noted any unresolved concerns to follow up on
Scheduled follow-up appointment if needed

Follow-up actions from this visit