The Right to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine (Video)
Disability Rights
You can get the covid-19 vaccine even if you have a disability or need extra help, according to this video from Disability Rights Texas.
Learn about your rights, as a person with a disability, to get the covid-19 vaccine.
You Have a Right to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
It's your right to have access to the vaccine. In most cases, if you want to get the COVID-19 vaccine, you can.
No one can keep you from getting it just because you have a disability or need extra help. Even if you can’t leave your home, you can still get the vaccine. Even if you need someone to go with you, you can still get the vaccine.
I have a disability and need help getting the vaccine.
If you’re a person with a disability living in Texas and are having trouble getting the COVID-19 vaccine or need more information you can call Disability Rights Texas at 800-880-8401 or visit www.DRTx.org/vaccine.
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