Business Details
Your Trusted Home Delivery Pharmacy for Accessible Healthcare
Founded by blind and sighted experts in accessibility, technology, and medicine, Accessible Pharmacy stands as the largest blind-owned healthcare company in the United States. We specialize in medication management solutions tailored for individuals with disabilities, pioneering health equity through accessible packaging, labeling, and home delivery services. Our team collaborates closely with patients to address medication education, diabetes management, genomic testing, and cost containment, achieving a 33% improvement in aggregate health outcomes. By coordinating directly with physicians and insurance providers, we streamline access to care while eliminating barriers related to disability or language. With certifications from the American Foundation for the Blind and National Federation of the Blind, our pharmacy combines automated systems with personalized support to serve diverse needs across 200+ languages.Our commitment to innovation is reflected in specialized programs like the Diabetes Prevention and Management initiatives, which leverage virtual coaching and advanced tools such as continuous glucose monitoring. As a home delivery pharmacy, we ensure medications are delivered directly to patients, prioritizing accessibility and convenience. Our facilities utilize automated packaging systems to customize solutions that maximize compliance, while our multilingual capabilities and partnerships with platforms like Be My Eyes enhance service delivery. Through these efforts, we maintain our position as the worlds leading provider of medication-specific health equity for people with disabilities.
Services
Accessible Medication Management
Diabetes Care
Refugee Care
COVID-19 Testing
Genomic Testing
Highlights and features
- We are the largest blind-owned healthcare company in the U.S.
- Accessible packaging, labeling, and home delivery services are provided at no cost.
- Our programs demonstrate a 33% improvement in aggregate health outcomes.
- We support 200+ languages and partner with Be My Eyes for real-time assistance.
- Specialized diabetes programs reduce type 2 diabetes risk by up to 71% for seniors.
Associations and certifications
- American Foundation for the Blind
- National Federation of the Blind
Services
Accessible Medication Management
Our medication management service ensures patients receive prescriptions in accessible formats tailored to their needs. Using automated packaging systems, we customize solutions like braille labeling and audible devices to improve compliance. This service reduces preventable hospitalizations by coordinating directly with physicians and insurance providers to streamline care.
Diabetes Care
We offer comprehensive diabetes care, including prevention and management programs. Our virtual coaching helps patients control blood sugar levels through nutrition, exercise, and medication education. Certified specialists support continuous glucose monitoring and Prodigy Voice meter usage, ensuring accessibility for visually impaired individuals while improving long-term health outcomes.
Genomic Testing
Our genomic testing service analyzes how patients' genes affect medication responses. Pharmacists identify genetic variants to recommend safer, more effective treatments, minimizing adverse reactions. This personalized approach optimizes drug therapy by aligning prescriptions with individual genetic profiles, enhancing treatment efficacy for chronic conditions.
Refugee Care
This service addresses healthcare disparities among refugee populations by providing culturally sensitive medication management. We offer multilingual support and accessible resources to ensure proper medication use, bridging gaps in care for displaced individuals with disabilities through home delivery and tailored consultations.
COVID-19 Testing
We provide accessible COVID-19 testing solutions, including home-based kits and virtual guidance for visually impaired patients. Our service ensures equitable access to diagnostic tools, with clear instructions in multiple formats and languages to support accurate self-administration and result interpretation.
People
Lynn Heitz
Blind Diabetes Lifestyle Coach
Lynn Heitz specializes in diabetes prevention coaching, supporting patients through virtual programs to reduce type 2 diabetes risk. With expertise in accessible health education, she helps individuals navigate lifestyle changes and medication management.
Mary Ann Grignon
Blind Diabetes Lifestyle Coach
Mary Ann Grignon provides personalized diabetes management guidance, focusing on nutrition and physical activity for visually impaired patients. Her coaching emphasizes accessible self-care techniques and medication adherence to improve long-term health outcomes.
Questions
What services do you offer for visually impaired patients?
We provide braille labeling, audible glucose meters, and accessible packaging. Our team uses Be My Eyes for real-time assistance and offers consultations in 200+ languages to ensure full accessibility.
Are your diabetes programs covered by insurance?
Our Diabetes Prevention Program is fully covered by insurance. The Diabetes Management Program is free to participants, with support for Medicare Part D enrollment if needed.
Do you offer genomic testing support?
Yes, we explain pharmacogenomic test results and how they affect medication choices. Our pharmacists help patients understand genetic factors influencing drug efficacy and side effects.
What are your business hours?
Our office operates Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM ET. However, you can reach us 24/7 via Be My Eyes, email, or our toll-free number for urgent medication-related questions.
How do you handle medication delivery?
We offer free home delivery nationwide, using automated systems to ensure accuracy. All packages include accessible labeling options like braille or large print to meet individual needs.
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