Technology Considerations for People with Disabilities During COVID-19

This article lists key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 pandemic operations across the country as they relate to persons with disabilities. For example, individuals may need additional support to shop online for food or connect with organizations for food access. In addition, access to COVID-19 information may be difficult to access if websites are not 508 compliant, and a lack of internet access can compound challenges. Finally, some case studies are included for how communities responded to these challenges.

Resource Details

• Population: People With Disabilities
• Topics of Practice: Outreach/ Education/ Communications
• Outcomes of Interest: Reduction of Health Disparities
• Level of Evidence: Promising
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: Yes
• Social Determinants of Health: Neighborhood and Built Environment|Social and Community Context
• Outside of US: No