“Emma has a real fear of needles and Ready for My Shot got her engaged in a conversation about her own health. She saw others getting their shots and it was a way to talk to her about getting a needle.”

People who have challenging behaviours might need some accommodations to get the vaccine. This resource has some ideas to help minimize distress (.pdf).

Caregivers, do you have questions about the vaccine? This summary provides some of the answers you need (.pdf).

This excellent and comprehensive resource is for Caregivers as they prepare people with developmental disabilities for their COVID shot. Covers planning, accommodations and more.

The experts say people with Down syndrome are at risk of complications if they get COVID. Getting the vaccine is recommended for most people. Read a detailed vaccination position statement here: ReadyForMyShot.ca #ReadyForMyShot (262)

Almost three-quarters of Toronto adults have received their first vaccine. Next comes the hard part.

COVID-19 positivity rates, hospitalizations and mortality of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ontario, Canada

New data lays bare a reality that experts and leaders in the disability sector have been warning about for much of the pandemic.

Down syndrome is rated the highest risk of Covid-19 hospitalisation and death in new study.