[CapChapOhio] Accessible COVID Test for the Blind

[Maggie Stringer]

Passing along.

On June 22, 2022, the federal government announced a new initiative to
expand the availability of testing options that are more accessible for
people who are blind or low vision and who use a smartphone. Now, people
who are blind or low vision may order more accessible COVID-19 at-home
tests.
When connected to a smartphone application, these tests are capable of
providing audible testing instructions and results to make the COVID-19
testing process more private and independent for people who are blind or
low vision.
To receive the more accessible COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal
government, consumers may click below to order online:
https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible

or call
1-800-232-0233.
Each order will include two rapid-antigen tests that are more accessible
for people who are blind or low vision. Orders will ship free, while
supplies last. For additional information regarding this more accessible
at-home testing option, including additional resources from the Department
of Health and Human Services, please visit:
https://acb.org/accessible-COVID-tests.

If these more accessible tests will not meet your at-home testing needs,
please contact the Disability Information and Access Line of the
Administration on Community Living for additional COVID-19 testing
resources:
1-888-677-1199.


Maggie Stringer
Phone: (443) 750-0070
Email: ravensfan784 at gmail.com
Community Service Facebook Page
<https://www.facebook.com/CommunityServiceDivision/>
NFB Website <http://www.nfb.org>
NFB Ohio Website <http://www.nfbohio.org>
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