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I ordered mine yesterday.<br><br>
Dave<br><br>
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The following was forwarded to our state Rehabilitation Council for the
Blind by Natasha Jerde, Director of Minnesota State Services for the
blind. I have seen this announcement other places as well.
This test is accessible if you have a blue-tooth enabled smart
phone.<br><br>
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<div align="center"><h1><b>Now Available: Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for
People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision</b></h1></div>
The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to expand
the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for people who
are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a compatible
Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and a free app to provide users with audible
instructions and audible test results.
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.connect.hhs.gov%2F%3Fqs%3D569ea04b99e828a4b76cff185e3a7cbe55539dda952bab40fbb9e4092faf559f290fb6e05e0c02a85d46b7ceb043f4dc37134cda0574252f&data=05%7C01%7CNatasha.Jerde%40state.mn.us%7Ca15ddda23a214109f8bf08da553e1ff0%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637916022576395864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=M5dpwgSDRJgGavA%2Fkhcp62KSbrIRoJ8ivuD8r6c%2B2io%3D&reserved=0">
Read more about the tests</a>.<br><br>
<b>How to get the tests:<br>
</b>Order
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.connect.hhs.gov%2F%3Fqs%3D569ea04b99e828a40dfbaa029e87326935faa85683faca2c3804e13d5f5b194a4ca303f4f117c7737a11bdf9ee7b21d9c7c81dc24b430a97&data=05%7C01%7CNatasha.Jerde%40state.mn.us%7Ca15ddda23a214109f8bf08da553e1ff0%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637916022576395864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aUXVLZRAxpe0IEl9lllhiHKw9LhkwiRI3fL05Ux3XIM%3D&reserved=0">
online</a> or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
<ul>
<li>Each order will include two rapid-antigen tests that are more
accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
<li>Orders will ship free, while supplies last.
</ul><br>
Because supplies are limited, please order the more accessible tests only
if you do not have options for using the standard tests. If you have
someone you trust who can help you administer the test and interpret
results (in person, or through a video platform like FaceTime or Zoom),
or can use assistive technology (such as AIRA or Be My Eyes), please
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.connect.hhs.gov%2F%3Fqs%3D569ea04b99e828a4707c18ac8d75fbedbea0104ad23d7dba3aa636018c71aea7630bc8cb93147f23b7413b47e085f93fe26fc715605d5e03&data=05%7C01%7CNatasha.Jerde%40state.mn.us%7Ca15ddda23a214109f8bf08da553e1ff0%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637916022576395864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Inb%2F2%2FZfcsttN6u6uhzu5bcxEn0FL7P4LcoNr7oVLn4%3D&reserved=0">
order the standard tests</a>.<br><br>
This initiative complements the
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.connect.hhs.gov%2F%3Fqs%3D569ea04b99e828a470c9550e48fb7154a8803bab215c6150238a9c79e39ebe1d28fb4da02db91f03eb754ca5184cf70f831b6e20b4e6c731&data=05%7C01%7CNatasha.Jerde%40state.mn.us%7Ca15ddda23a214109f8bf08da553e1ff0%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637916022576395864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Lb2UcAU5AnG%2F5oAuxtJaR%2F1Gqjk%2FD35em5NrIj0SD7A%3D&reserved=0">
Administration’s efforts</a> to expand production of more accessible
tests and work with private sector partners on the development of new
accessible tests. <br><br>
<b>Need more assistance? <br>
</b>The trained staff at the Disability Information and Access Line
(DIAL) can provide additional assistance with:
<ul>
<li>Ordering tests.
<li>Understanding instructions for test administration and test results.
<li>Providing alternative instructions for traditional at-home tests for
people who are unable to access, read, or understand the manufacturer’s
version.
<li>For those who cannot use an at-home test, DIAL operators can:
<ul>
<li>Assist with ordering “swab and send” kits to collect a sample and
mail it back for results.
<li>Connect callers to local organizations for assistance locating other
testing options in their community, including in-home testing programs or
transportation or companion support to visit a community-based testing
site.
</ul>
</ul><br>
Call 888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) or email
<a href="mailto:DIAL@usaginganddisability.org?subject=">
DIAL@usaginganddisability.org</a>.<br><br>
<br><br>
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Best regards,<br><br>
<br><br>
Steve Jacobson, President<br><br>
Pronouns: he, him, his<br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a><br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org/" eudora="autourl">www.nfbmn.org<br><br>
</a>(612) 872-9363<br><br>
Live the life you Want.<br><br>
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