States Slow To Vaccinate People With Disabilities

The video discusses the challenges faced by people with disabilities in accessing COVID-19 vaccines. Despite being at higher risk, they are often not prioritized due to a lack of data tracking and inconsistent state policies. Advocacy groups are pushing for better data collection and prioritization in vaccine distribution plans. The video highlights the need for federal tracking of COVID-19 cases in disability group settings and the inclusion of all intellectual and developmental disabilities in high-risk categories for vaccine access.

Why are people with disabilities at a higher risk during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• They have better access to healthcare facilities.

• They are more likely to have pre-existing health conditions.

• They have a higher likelihood of living in urban areas.

• They are less likely to follow health guidelines.

What is a major issue with tracking COVID-19 cases among people with disabilities?

• All states have uniform data collection methods.

• The federal government does not track this data.

• The data is only collected by private organizations.

• There is an abundance of data available.

What change did the CDC make in December regarding vaccine prioritization?

• Removed age as a factor for prioritization.

• Prioritized all disabilities equally.

• Excluded all disabilities from the high-risk list.

• Included people with Down syndrome in the high-risk list.

How have some states responded to the need for vaccine access for people with disabilities?

• By including them in the later phases of distribution.

• By prioritizing them in the early phases of distribution.

• By providing vaccines only to those in urban areas.

• By excluding them from vaccine distribution plans.

What is one advocacy effort mentioned to improve vaccine access for people with disabilities?

• Reducing the number of vaccines available.

• Tracking COVID-19 cases in disability group settings.

• Limiting vaccine access to nursing homes only.

• Increasing the cost of vaccines for the general public.