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

[David Andrews]

For what it is worth, I ordered my tests on 
Tuesday, or Wednesday, can't remember which, and they came yesterday, Saturday.

Dave

At 09:37 PM 6/24/2022, Laurie via NFBMT wrote:
>Joy:  I saw it and read it to Robert, so he 
>knows.  We can’t get a Covid test here with 
>results within the time limits of the 
>convention. So, I am just sending a few home 
>tests I got from the government with 
>him.  Definitely, these tests that are 
>accessible should be ordered and utilized. 
>Laurie > On Jun 24, 2022, at 8:32 PM, BRUCE 
>BRESLAUER via NFBMT <nfbmt at nfbnet.org> 
>wrote: > > Has anybody seen 
>this?  Joy > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 
>  > > > Update: Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for 
>Blind and Low-Vision People > > > 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. > > 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. > > 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. > > > 
>Additional Resource > > > 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> 
>. > > > More Information > > > While we are 
>excited for this progress, we continue to work 
>for even more accessible at-home testing options. Updates and more