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Collected Item: “'Persistent gap' nationwide in COVID plans for people with disabilities, advocates say”

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'Persistent gap' nationwide in COVID plans for people with disabilities, advocates say

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Article

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This story resonated with me. While I was able to get the Covid-19 shot because I am a teacher, my disabled husband is not covered in any Tiers for the shot. We have no idea when he might be able to get the Covid-19 vaccine and it is scary for us. Why on earth would they not consider such a vulnerable population as a priority for the Covid-19 vaccine.

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disabled, vulnerable populations, Covid-19 vaccine, tiered system.

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https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/03/02/people-disabilities-covid-plan-test-vaccine-left-out-united-states/6806974002/?fbclid=IwAR19BiyQ7bROoVAm4udOCU2OlwpDEXE4DxNc_hCrltLxS1Z8zexn_gMqHMM

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Gene Myers NorthJersey.com

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2021-03-02
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