# 2.7.1 Improve access to and use of tech to reduce barriers.

Leverage tech to reduce barriers and make sure those facing the most barriers have access to tech, such as reimbursing providers for telehealth and providing cell phone minutes so that people can engage in telehealth, virtual court appointments, online learning and more. Because there is less travel and time required for these appointments, attendance may increase, another indication that structural barriers, not individual characteristics often influence “compliance” and completion.



_**Crowdsourcing What's Possible:**_&#x20;

_The principles and recommendations in this Blueprint are already being acted on by systems, organizations, communities and people across the nation.  Do you have an example to share with us?_ [_Please share it!_](https://forms.gle/L3ChjSpocFo5YVjb7)&#x20;



Take me back to [wellbeingblueprint.org](https://www.wellbeingblueprint.org).
