People with disabilities desperately need the vaccine. But states disagree on when they’ll get it.
Originally published January 13, 2021 by Washington Post
The Post reports that "most states make no mention of disabilities in their vaccine plans," even though research indicates that having a developmental disability significantly increases a person's risk of dying after contracting Covid. States also differ on whether to give high vaccination priority to people with disabilities who live in congregate settings, direct support professionals and home health aides. Some disability community leaders say this is part of a trend of policymakers disregarding the community's needs during the pandemic.
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