Category Archives: COVID News

COVID-19 Testing Access & Coverage

COVID-19 Testing & Coverage

Testing is an important way to help control the spread of COVID-19. Early detection through a positive test can identify people who need care so they can get treatment and don’t pass the virus on to others. This resource from ACL provides an overview of COVID-19 testing, including when you should get tested, where tests are available, and who pays.

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Trusted Voices. The most powerful voice against this pandemic is yours. Your Neighbors, colleagues, and friends have shared their experiences with COVID-19 and the vaccines. See what they have to say.

New Mexico Trusted Voices

The Trusted Voices grassroots effort found trusted community members throughout New Mexico to share pandemic response messages with their audiences via social media. Listen to the voices of people you trust; those who understand you, your community and your lifestyle. Watch the videos and upload one of your own.

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New Mexico, get vaccinated to bring the good times back and get $100!

Complete your vaccination by June 17 and you will receive $100!

Complete your vaccination by June 17 and you will receive $100! We need your help in reaching our vaccination goal of 60% of eligible New Mexicans by June 17. If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccine, you can complete the vaccine in one shot with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and help New Mexico reach that 60% target by June 17. Find a location and register today!

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Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL). 888-677-1199 or DIAL@usaginganddisability.org.org. Monday - Friday, 9am - 8pm ET. COVID-19 vaccinations for people with disabilities. acl.gov/dial

Disability Information and Access Line

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) connects callers to information about how to access the COVID-19 vaccine and related supports for people with disabilities. DIAL connects callers to vaccine sites and provides information related to barriers to vaccination by referring callers to local and national disability resources.

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Get vaccinated for your chance to win the grand prize of $5,000,000!!! Opt-in to participate

COVID-19 Vaccine Lottery

New Mexico has introduced a COVID-19 vaccine lottery with $250,000 - $5,000,000 prizes to encourage residents to get their shots. Vax-2-The-Max program will also give away free park passes, travel vouchers, staycations, museum passes, and other prizes. Those who are interested must opt-in to win.

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Georgia Tech Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccines for Caregivers and Personal Care Assistants

COVID-19 Vaccines for Caregivers

Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation's recent webinar on COVID-19 Vaccines for Caregivers and Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) webinar explores the considerations of COVID-19 vaccines for caregivers and PCAs within the disability community.

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