Share Your COVID-19 Vaccine Story

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If you, your family member, or your support staff is eligible to get a vaccine, but have encountered barriers, please share your story below.

COVID-19 Vaccines Are Rolling Out in Oregon

Vaccines that have been tested and proven effective at protecting people from COVID-19 are available in Oregon for some groups of people who are at high-risk from the virus. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 vaccination works by teaching your immune system how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19, and this protects you from getting sick with COVID-19.

Please help inform our advocacy by sharing your story if you, your family member, or you’re support staff is eligible to get a vaccine, but have:

  • not been able to find out where to get it or when

  • been denied the vaccine

  • told you have to prove you are a person with a disability who is eligible to receive the vaccine

  • have been denied a reasonable accommodation that you've requested

Who is Eligible Now

People with disabilities

In Oregon, you are eligible to get the COVID vaccine under Phase 1A of Oregon’s Vaccine Plan if you are 16 years old or older and one of the following is true for you:

  • You live in a residential facility for people with disabilities, like a nursing home, group home, or foster care home.

  • You live at home and need any kind of in-home support related to your disability.

  • You are a family member or helper who provides services or supports for someone with a disability, even if you are not paid.

  • You are a parent of a medically-fragile child.

Support Staff and Family Providing Supports

Staff and family who work with people with disabilities can also get the vaccine now. You are eligible if you are:

  • Personal Support Workers (PSWs)

  • Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

  • Other paid support staff

    Family members who provide unpaid support

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