[NFBMT] NEW! At-home COVID-19 tests that are more accessible now available

Sat Jun 25 17:16:45 UTC 2022

I saw it. I placed an order for some. I wonder how accessible the instructions are though? Are they in print or is there a way to access them online, because they were not on the order page. A friend of mine also ordered some and she was concerned about that too because both her and her husband are blind and want to be able to access the instructions to get to the app and use the test independently, as do I.

Misty Bradley 
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> On Jun 24, 2022, at 10:59 PM, d m gina via NFBMT <nfbmt at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Yes I hav seen this,
> don't feel comfortable doing it myself no matter what I can use.
> I hope some day we won't have to worry about testing.
> Dar
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>> From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
>> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2022 3:04 PM
>> Subject: NEW! At-home COVID-19 tests that are more accessible now available
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>> Update: Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Blind and Low-Vision People
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>> Thanks to the dedicated advocacy work of the organized blind movement and supporters, the Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible. Blind and low-vision people can order one set of two free, more accessible at-home tests from USPS.com (while supplies last). Order online through https://special.usps.com/testkits <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26407&qid=7319179>  or by calling 1-800-232-0233. Each order will include two rapid-antigen tests and will ship free, while supplies last.
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>> Because of limited supply, we ask that you only order the more accessible tests if you do not have other testing options. To use the tests, you must have a compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and download and install a free app from the Apple App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android). The test works with the app to provide audio step-by-step instructions for administering the test and audio test results.
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>> Per the Administration of Community Living, this initiative complements the Administration’s efforts <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26409&qid=7319179>  to expand production of more accessible tests and work with private sector partners on the development of new accessible tests.
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>> Additional Resource
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>> The Disability Information and Assistance Line (DIAL) <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26396&qid=7319179>  is an additional resource, connecting people with disabilities to COVID-19 vaccination and testing in their communities. DIAL can also provide testing instructions and other assistance with the at-home tests that can be ordered from the government. The National Federation of the Blind encourages contacting DIAL to inquire about accessible testing options. DIAL support can be reached by calling 888-677-1199 or by emailing dial at usaginganddisability.org <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26397&qid=7319179> .
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>> More Information
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>> While we are excited for this progress, we continue to work for even more accessible at-home testing options. Updates and more information are available at https://nfb.org/covidtests <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26398&qid=7319179>  as it becomes available. If you know of information or additional resources regarding at-home tests, please email CommunicationsTeam at nfb.org <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26399&qid=7319179> .
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