Need help getting vaccinated?

Trained staff are standing by to help you find vaccine locations, make appointments, and connect to  local services and supports if you need them to access vaccines. They also can connect you to information to answer questions or concerns you may have about the vaccine. 

• For people with disabilities: The Disability Information and Assistance Center (DIAL) can be reached by calling 888-677-1199 or by emailing DIAL@n4a.org any time.  
• For older adults:  Call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 or visit the website to chat live or browse resources. 

Both phone lines are staffed Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern). 

What's New (June 9 - June 16)

Here are the latest additions to this page. Sign up for ACL Updates to receive these and other updates via e-mail.

• The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) has new COVID-19 vaccine materials specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have extreme low literacy including "How I get my COVID-19 shot" and a "Stay safe from COVID-19 Poster". (Posted June 16)

• Upcoming webinar: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Direct Service Workers, Thursday, July 1, 2021, 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET. Vaccine uptake among direct service workers (DSWs) is particularly important for personal health and safety and to the many individuals that DSWs support. However, DSWs experience many barriers to vaccination including culturally competent and accessible information, paid sick leave and/or time off, and transportation. In this webinar, experts will discuss demographics of the DSW workforce, barriers to vaccination, strategies to increase vaccine confidence and uptake, and promising practices. (Posted June 16)

• The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an additional payment amount for administering in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to Medicare beneficiaries who have difficulty leaving their homes or are otherwise hard-to-reach. This new effort will help the approximately 1.6 million adults 65 or older who may have trouble accessing COVID-19 vaccinations because they have difficulty leaving home. (Posted June 10)

• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and HHS have released a toolkit to support community health centers and HUD-assisted housing and homeless programs to partner on COVID-19 vaccination delivery, COVID-19 testing, and health care for residents of public housing, low-income housing (including housing for older adults and people with disabilities), and people experiencing homelessness. (Posted June 9)

Additional recent additions

• Upcoming Webinar: "Vaccine Reluctance Among Older Adults with a History of Trauma: Diverse Concerns, Trauma-Informed Strategies, and Lessons for the Future" hosted by the Jewish Federation of North America Center on Aging and Trauma on Wednesday, June 23 at 2:30pm ET. (Posted June 7)

• CMS updated its guidance memo on visitation at Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID) and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs). (Posted June 3)

• Upcoming webinar: "Resuming In-Person Visits during COVID-19: Tips for Identifying Trauma, Potential Abuse, and Supporting Residents" hosted by ACL's National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) on Friday, June 18 at 3:00pm ET. (Posted June 3)

• The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center has compiled a list of programs providing transportation or connecting older adults and people with disabilities to vaccination sites. (Posted June 1)

• HHS' We Can Do This campaign has developed English and Spanish vaccination education toolkits which include resources for older adults, caregivers, and aging organizations to build vaccine confidence. (Posted June 1)

• The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted updated and expanded technical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions arising under the federal equal employment opportunity laws. The EEOC also posted a new resource for job applicants and employees, explaining how federal employment discrimination laws protect workers during the pandemic. The new information explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) apply when an employer offers incentives for employees to provide documentation or other confirmation of vaccination. (Posted May 28)

• Updated Frequently Asked Questions and Program Reporting Guidance for Adult Protective Services programs have been posted. (Posted May 24)

• The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is partnering with Lyft to provide older adults access to reliable and affordable rides to both of their COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Aging services professionals can help their older clients by using the special #LyftUp promo codes—worth up to $25 per person each way. To learn more, click HERE. (Posted May 20)

• Recent CDC guidance recommends that fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. (Posted May 19)

• CMS has issued new guidance on how states can receive enhanced funding, provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), to increase access to home and community based services (HCBS) for Medicaid beneficiaries. Acting ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Alison Barkoff has written a policy update with more on the guidance. (Posted May 19)

• The U.S. Department of Education has published Questions and Answers on Civil Rights and School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment. (Posted May 18)

• ACL has posted updated FAQs for Older Americans Act Title VI grantees. (Posted May 14) 

• CMS has announced a new rule to improve COVID-19 vaccine access for older adults and people with disabilities in congregate settings. This new policy is a powerful step in furthering the Biden Administration’s commitment to equitable vaccine access and ensuring that those who are most at risk – including people living in congregate settings – have access. It also advances the Administration’s focus on racial equity by improving access to vaccines for staff, the majority of whom are women of color. This blog post by ACL Acting Administrator has more details. (Posted May 11)

• All Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and clinics that administer COVID-19 vaccines are accepting walk-ins for eligible veterans, spouses and caregivers. (Posted May 10)

Vaccination Information

Vaccinations will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are helping bring the COVID-19 pandemic to an end. Find the latest vaccine-related information, guidance, and resources from ACL and our partners.

National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness

The National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness provides detailed information about the seven goals of Biden Administration's coordinated pandemic response. The 198-page strategy document begins with an overview of the goals, followed by details on a variety of topics, many of which intersect the core missions of the aging and disability networks. Among the topics covered are home and community based services, vaccination communication, impact on at-risk groups, equitable access to PPE, and community-based, multi-sector efforts to align health and social interventions. The strategy reflects the White House's priorities for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Follow your state's guidance

Decisions about community measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as vaccine prioritization and distribution, will be made by local and state officials, The links in this section will connect you to some state resources.

Links to state resources

• Alabama
  • Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Alaska
  • Department of Health and Social Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Arizona
  • Department of Health Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
  • Vaccination Information for Maricopa County
• Arkansas
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• American Samoa Department of Public Health
• California
  • Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
  • Los Angeles County information on Aging Services, including food services
• Colorado
  • Department of Public Health & Environment: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Connecticut
  • Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Delaware
  • Division of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• District of Columbia
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Florida
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
    • COVID-19 Public Information Call Center: (866) 779-6121
  • Vaccination Data
  • Draft COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
  • Project Vital is an initiative to connect seniors to their families through virtual technology
• Georgia
  • Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources 
  • Vaccination Information
• Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
• Hawaii
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Idaho
  • Department of Health and Welfare: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Illinois
  • Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
  • COVID-19 Public Information Call Center: 800-889-3931
• Indiana
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Guidance on Essential Family Caregivers in Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Vaccination Information
• Iowa
  • Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Kansas
  • Department of Health and Environment: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Kentucky
  • Department for Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
  • Cabinet for Health and Family Services: Provider Guidance: Phased Reduction of Restrictions for Long Term Care Facilities
  • University of Kentucky Human Development Institute: COVID-19 Resources
    • Video message from Dr. Kathy Sheppard-Jones (March 30, 2020)
• Louisiana
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Maine
  • Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Maryland
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
  • Executive Order from Gov. Larry Hogan "determining that disability services personnel are health care providers necessary for Maryland's response to COVID-19."
  • The Maryland Department of Aging has implemented (June 2020) a statewide Caregiver Services Corps (CSC), with the goal of enabling older adults to remain in their homes with the support systems in place to do so.
• Massachusetts
  • Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources   
    • Infectious Disease Emergency Phone Number: (617) 983-6800
  • Vaccination Information
• Michigan
  • Department of Health & Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
  • Developmental Disabilities Institute (UCEDD at Wayne State University): COVID-19 Resources
  • Request a Delivery, Meal, or Friendly Reassurance from Michigan Area Agencies on Aging and local volunteers
• Minnesota
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Mississippi
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Missouri
  • Department of Health & Senior Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Montana
  • Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Nebraska
  • Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Nevada
  • Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• New Hampshire
  • Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • START Resource Center: COVID-19 Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• New Jersey
  • Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• New Mexico
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• New York
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
    • COVID-19 Public Information Call Center: 888-364-3065
  • Vaccination Information (state)
  • New York City Mayor's Office: COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
  • Food resources available for New York City residents
  • Vaccination Information (NYC)
  • New York state partnership seeks to combat social isolation with robotic pets.
• North Carolina
  • Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• North Dakota
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Northern Mariana Islands
  • COVID-19 Information and Resources
• Ohio
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Oklahoma
  • Department of Health:COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Oregon
  • Health Authority: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Pennsylvania
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information (statewide)
  • Philadelphia specific vaccination information
• Puerto Rico
  • Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources (Spanish-language)
• Rhode Island
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
    • Public Information Call Center: 401-222-8022
  • Vaccination Information
• South Carolina
  • Department of Health and Environmental Control: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• South Dakota
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Tennessee
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • The Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities has put together some valuable COVID-19 Information and Resources.
  • Vaccination Information
• Texas
  • Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
    • Public Information Call Center: 877-570-9779
  • Coalition of Texans with Disabilities: COVID-19 Resource Page
  • Texas A&M Center on Disability and Development: Project REDD COVID-19 Resources
  • University of Texas at Austin, Texas Center for Disability Studies: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Resources
• Utah
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Vermont
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Virgin Islands
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
• Virginia
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Washington
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
    • COVID-19 Public Information Call Center: 800-525-0127
    • Guidance for Persons Who are at Higher Risk for Serious Illness
    • Recommendations for Long Term Care Facilities During COVID-19 Outbreak
  • Aging and Long-Term Support Administration's COVID-19 page 
  • State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: Coronavirus Urgent Memo and Policy Announcement
  • Vaccination Information
• West Virginia
  • Department of Health & Human Resources: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information
• Wisconsin
  • Department of Health Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Living Well COVID-19 Toolkit
  • Vaccination Information
• Wyoming
  • Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Vaccination Information