COVID-19 Advocacy & Resources

As of May 2, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. For up-to-date information on the vaccines and the status of vaccine distribution for disabled people in California, visit our new California COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for people with disabilities webpage.

COVID-19 has impacted the lives of all of us. The virus poses a risk to everyone’s health, and is proving to be especially dangerous for people with certain types of disabilities and chronic health conditions as well as older adults. The pandemic has disrupted our lives and changed the way that we go to school, work, socialize, and more.

Government and private sector responses may also pose additional harm to disabled people if discrimination based on disability results in the denial of healthcare. And, there is a very real possibility that the spread of COVID-19 will result in a drastic reduction of personal assistants available to provide support to disabled people who rely on their assistance with activities of daily living.

This page is dedicated to our own COVID-19 materials and communications, opportunities for advocacy, government information, and helpful resources and will be updated as the situation changes.

DREDF Statements and Resources

COVID-19 and Special Education

Know Your Disability Healthcare Rights Sheet for Print-at-Home or Download to your Cell Phone

Word Templates for Organizational Partners in Other States

Disability Community Advocacy and Action

Staying Safe at Home

Federal Resources

Federal Laws Enacted and Pending

California Resources

Media Coverage

Other Resources

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