Making COVID-19 vaccinations accessible for people with disabilities.
Rotenberg, S
; Downer, MB; Cooper, J and
(2021)
Making COVID-19 vaccinations accessible for people with disabilities.
Vaccine, 39 (40).
pp. 5727-5728.
ISSN 0264-410X
DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.08.062
People with disabilities should be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine given the disproportionately higher mortality rates and social impacts. Equitable access is achieved when governments address barriers in booking, communication, physical, and environmental accessibility. Easy-to-read information, no or low burden of proof, multiple formats and ways of communicating, and physical and sensory considerations are the critical ways to enhancing access for people with disabilities.
Item Type | Article |
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Elements ID | 210223 |
Official URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.08.062 |
Date Deposited | 20 Aug 2024 15:47 |
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