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Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws, Create Inequality

Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws, Create Inequality Across the country, people who use special software to access the Web have been unable to sign up for the vaccines or obtain vital information because many government websites lack required accessibility features. by Lauren Weber and Hannah Recht, Kaiser Health News / March 2, 2021 When Bryan Bashin of Alameda County, California, tried on Feb. 9 to sign up for his vaccine appointment, he found the website was inaccessible. Bashin is blind and the CEO of the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco. (Shelby Knowles for KHN/TNS) TNS (TNS) - Many COVID vaccination registration and information websites at the federal, state and local levels violate disability rights laws, hindering the ability of blind people to sign up for a potentially lifesaving vaccine, a KHN investigation has found.

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PCPH reaching out to 65 years+ who would like to be vaccinated

Submitted Crookston Times Polk County Public Health, along with our local healthcare and pharmacy partners, are making great progress with COVID-19 vaccine distribution in our community. If you or someone you know is 65 years of age or older and have not been vaccinated, please reach out to your healthcare provider, pharmacy, or Polk County Public Health at 218.281.3385. “As vaccine availability continues to increase, we are committed to working closely with our local partners to vaccinate eligible individuals as quickly as possible following the guidance from the State of Minnesota” said Sarah Reese, Director, Polk County Public Health. As more vaccine becomes available, everyone will have the opportunity to receive it.

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The Blind Struggle to Access Some COVID Vaccine Websites

The Blind Struggle to Access Some COVID Vaccine Websites Many COVID vaccine websites across the nation violate disability rights laws, blocking blind people from signing up or receiving information. In at least seven states, blind residents were unable to register without assistance. Lauren Weber and Hannah Recht, Kaiser Health News | March 2, 2021 | News (TNS) Many COVID vaccination registration and information websites at the federal, state and local levels violate disability rights laws, hindering the ability of blind people to sign up for a potentially lifesaving vaccine, a KHN investigation has found. Across the country, people who use special software to make the web accessible have been unable to sign up for the vaccines or obtain vital information about COVID-19 because many government websites lack required accessibility features. At least 7.6 million people in the U.S. over age 16 have a visual di

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The FINANCIAL - Covid Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws, Create Inequity for the Blind

The FINANCIAL - Covid Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws, Create Inequity for the Blind
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COVID vaccine websites violate disability laws, create inequity for the blind

COVID vaccine websites violate disability laws, create inequity for the blind
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