Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program has submitted two letters urging clarification and modification to existing COVID-19 healthcare guidelines.
The letter to Gov. Kay Ivey requests that the language in the Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) Guidelines be adjusted to develop transparent and clear guidance on how to implement the non-discrimination requirements in the event that rationing of ventilators becomes necessary.
The letter to Dr. Scott Harris asks for an exception to the “No Visitors” rule in hospital environments that allows persons with disabilities to have a support person present if needed to ensure adequate access to care.
Both letters were endorsed by various organizations in the disabilities service community.