[Greater-Baltimore] Expanded Availability of At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

[Carolyn Brown]

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On Tue, Jul 19, 2022, 9:20 AM Maryland President via Greater-Baltimore <
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> Expanded Availability of At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or
> Have Low Vision
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> Last month, the Biden-Harris Administration launched an initiative to
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> the availability of at-home testing options that are more accessible for
> people who are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a
> Bluetooth-enabled smartphone app to provide users with audible instructions
> and test results. Read more about the tests.
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> Due to very limited supplies when the program began, each order included
> only two test kits. People were asked to order these tests only if they did
> not have options for using the traditional kits. Starting today, the
> program
> is expanding. People will now receive 12 test kits with each order. In
> addition, anyone who is blind or who has low vision is now encouraged to
> order the more-accessible tests.
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> If you placed an order before July 7 and received only two tests, you may
> place another order now to receive 12 additional tests. (Your name and
> shipping information are not retained after your order is filled, so there
> is no way to automatically ship additional tests.)
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> How to get the tests:
> Order online or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
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> *       Each order now includes 12 rapid-antigen tests that are more
> accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. These will ship in
> six separate packages, each with two tests. Each package will have a
> separate tracking number.
> *       Orders will ship free, while supplies last.
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> Need more assistance?
> The trained staff at the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) can
> provide additional assistance with:
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> *       Ordering tests.
> *       Understanding instructions for test administration and test
> results.
> *       Providing alternative instructions for traditional at-home tests
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> people who are unable to access, read, or understand the manufacturer's
> version.
> *       For those who cannot use an at-home test, DIAL operators can:
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> *       Assist with ordering "swab and send" kits to collect a sample and
> mail it back for results.
> *       Connect callers to local organizations for assistance locating
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> testing options in their community, including in-home testing programs or
> transportation or companion support to visit a community-based testing
> site.
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> Call 888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) or email
> <mailto:DIAL at usaginganddisability.org?subject=>
> DIAL at usaginganddisability.org.
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