Definition
A national hotline, also known as DIAL, launched by the Department of Health and Human Services in the U.S. to connect people with disabilities to information and services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. The hotline helps people with disabilities find vaccination locations in their communities, assists callers with making vaccination appointments, and connects callers to local services "“ such as accessible transportation "“ to overcome barriers to vaccination. The hotline also can provide information and resources to answer questions and address concerns about the vaccines and can connect callers to information and services that promote independent living and address fundamental needs, such as food, housing, and transportation. People can call (888) 677-1199 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET to access assistance. DIAL is operated as a collaboration between a consortium of organizations serving people with disabilities and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), which administers the Eldercare Locator. = DIAL
URL Name
LT-3400-1665
Third Level Code
LT-3400
Taxonomy Code
LT-3400.1665
Parent Code
LT-3400
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LT
Fourth Level Code
LT-3400-1665
Use References
DIAL
Publication Status
Online