Expanding Disabilities Network's (UCEDD's): Access to COVID 19 Vaccines
Project Description:
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) with funding and partnership support from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) provided one-time funding to improve vaccination access for Older adults and people with disabilities in the United States in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), as outlined in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, P.L. 116-260
SCOPE OF WORK:
Education about the importance of receiving a vaccine;
Identifying people unable to independently travel to a site;
Helping with scheduling a vaccine appointment;
Arranging or providing accessible transportation;
Providing companion/personal support;
Reminding people of their second vaccination appointment if needed; and/or
Providing technical assistance to local health departments or other entities on vaccine accessibility.
Keyword(s):
Education, COVID, COVID-19, vaccine, people with disabilities,
Core Function(s):
Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Renewal Community, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban, Territory, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
Yes
