COVID-19 NEWS
Guidance on Long COVID as a Disability
In light of the rise of long COVID as a persistent and significant health issue, the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice have joined together to provide guidance on “long COVID” as a disability under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557.
COVID-19 Testing & Coverage
Testing is an important way to help control the spread of COVID-19. Early detection through a positive test can identify people who need care so they can get treatment and don’t pass the virus on to others. This resource from ACL provides an overview of COVID-19 testing, including when you should get tested, where tests are available, and who pays.
Disability Information and Access Line
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) connects callers to information about how to access the COVID-19 vaccine and related supports for people with disabilities. DIAL connects callers to vaccine sites and provides information related to barriers to vaccination by referring callers to local and national disability resources.