COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities

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Health Department Scheduling

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Disability alone may not be related to higher risk for getting COVID-19 or having severe illness. Most people with disabilities are not inherently at higher risk for becoming infected with or having severe illness from COVID-19.  However, some people with disabilities might be at a higher risk of infection or severe illness because of their underlying medical conditions.  All people seem to be at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 if they have serious underlying chronic medical conditions like chronic lung disease, a serious heart condition, or a weakened immune system. Adults with disabilities are three times more likely than adults without disabilities to have heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or cancer than adults without disabilities.

FAQ for People with Disabilities

You should talk with your healthcare provider if you have a question about your health or how your health condition is being managed.

 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ASL)

 

Easy to Read Materials

CDC Easy to Read COVID-19 Materials

Easy to Read COVID-19 materials were primarily developed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and others who read or listen with understanding below a third-grade level.

GaTech COVID-19 Accessible Resources

 

Social (Visual) Stories - What to Expect During Your Vaccine Appointments