Dubuque — Disability Rights Iowa with Mental Health and Disability Services, Dubuque County Health Department, Visiting Nurses Association, and Dubuque County Emergency Management is hosting an in-person Accessible COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic alongside an Equal Access to Healthcare and Special Education presentation. This event is a part of an initiative to inform individuals with disabilities of health information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. This clinic is free and open to the public.
There will be a chance for attendees to receive a door prize, as well as free refreshments made available throughout the four hour event. Attendees are encouraged to learn about the COVID-19 vaccination and for all interested participants to receive the vaccine. The vaccine provided at this clinic will require a second dose, assistance will be provided to help schedule the second dose should participants need it. If you are interested in attending the event but have already received the vaccination you are welcome to attend our presentation to learn about your rights to equal access to health care and to education. Booster shots will not be provided at this clinic at this time.
This event location has been provided by Hills and Dale Community Center.
Thank you to all of our Event Co-Sponsors:
Mental Health and Disability Services, Dubuque County Health Department, Visiting Nurses Association, and Dubuque County Emergency Management .
More Information
For more information on this proactive accessible vaccine clinic and presentation please contact Disability Rights Iowa at info@driowa.org
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Disability Rights Iowa sponsored events. Communication Across Realtime Translation (CART) and American Sign Language (ASL) will be provided for “Get to Know Your Rights: A Conversation on Equal Access to Healthcare and Special Education” as well as alternate formats of vaccine clinic information. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact Disability Rights Iowa, 666 Walnut St. Des Moines, IA 50310, info@driowa.org, Tel: 515-278-2502 Toll Free: 1-800-779-2502
Fax: 515-278-0539 Relay: 711 prior to the event.
