[MDPOBC] Reminder: NFB Vaccination Booster Clinic - Sign Up by January 7, 2022 - Slots Going Fast!

[President@nfbmd.org]

Just a reminder for those interested in signing up for the vaccine booster clinic. The deadline to sign up has been extended to January 7, 2022. Please find information below. First priority will be given to people with disabilities and the staff of the NFB and affiliate, but we have many slots still available. People who work with or support individuals with disabilities, their family members, those in the fields of education, healthcare, government, and those with direct access to the public as well as members of the community at large are welcome to sign up. 

Ronza Othman, President
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
443-426-4110
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> On Dec 24, 2021, at 4:53 PM, president at nfbmd.org wrote:
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> Fellow Federationists,
> The National Federation of the Blind and National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health, will host a COVID-19 vaccination booster clinic on Friday, January 14, 2022.  The clinic will take place at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute.  This clinic has been organized due to the inaccessibility of some online vaccination scheduling platforms. 
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> The Department of Health will be furnishing all three vaccines, and individuals may choose which one they prefer while supplies last.  Individuals 12 years and older are eligible, but age may impact which vaccine an individual may be eligible to receive.
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> Those interested in receiving a vaccine must schedule an appointment in advance.  They should contact both me (President at nfbmd.org or 443-426-4110) and Tammy Helm (thelm at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, Extension 2291) on or before January 5, 2022 to request a vaccination slot.  Their appointment is not scheduled until they receive confirmation.  Vaccination slots will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis.  Appointment slots will be for a thirty minute window sometime between 9 AM and 2 PM.  No walk-ins will be accommodated.  Priority will be given to members and staff of the National Federation of the Blind, individuals with disabilities, and those working in or with the disability community.  Where slots remain available, those eligible will be scheduled to receive the vaccine.
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> We are also seeking staff and volunteers to assist at the vaccine clinic.  NFB staff should contact Tammy Helm, and members who are not on staff should contact me.  Please let us know by January 5, 2022 if you are able to work the clinic.
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> Individuals receiving the vaccine should plan to bring copies of their health insurance cards if they have coverage.  No one will be refused a vaccine due to not having health insurance.  Individuals will also have to review and sign a consent form.  We will try to share an electronic version of the consent form with those whose vaccination appointments are scheduled and confirmed, and human readers will be available to assist on site. 
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> Any requests for reasonable accommodations, other than assistance completing vaccination consent forms, should be requested by January 5, 2022.  Such requests should be sent to me (President at nfbmd.org or 443-426-4110) and Tammy Helm (thelm at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, Extension 2291).
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> For questions or more information, please contact me at President at nfbmd.org or 443-426-4110. 
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> Ronza Othman, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
> 443-426-4110
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> The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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