MCIL is proud to be partnered with the State as a COVID-19 Community Coordinator. In this role, we are working with the State to ensure people with disabilities in Minnesota have access to the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector and other COVID-19 information specific to their communities, including in multiple languages.
Community Coordinators can answer questions about and help with:
- Obtaining a COVID-19 test
- Obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination
- Information on:
- Transportation to/from testing and vaccination sites
- Food support
- Health care and mental health resources
- Housing and rental assistance
- Employment resources
- Obtaining PPE (we can send a PPE care package!)
- General information about COVID-19 and best practices for staying safe
We can also offer interactive Zoom meetings answering questions or talking about COVID safety such as mask wearing and social distancing.
Contact
Phone: 1-800-409-5594
Email: MDH@mcil-mn.org
Other helpful websites
Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector
Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Information
What to expect: Accessibility at State of Minnesota Vaccination Sites (Captioned Video)
What to expect: Accessibility at State of Minnesota Vaccination Sites (ASL Video)
How to get vaccinated
- The State of Minnesota is still offering vaccines at the Mall of America (Pfizer) and MSP Airport Terminal 2 (Johnson & Johnson, through August 7).
- The Mall of America and MSP Airport Terminal 2 offer accessibility accommodations. To make sure they have the accommodations that meet your needs, you should call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 (voice or preferred relay service) between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
- You can also get the vaccine at many pharmacies and clinics throughout the state. Contact your preferred pharmacy or clinic to ask for details and accessibility accommodations.
- Between now and August 15 (or as long as supply lasts), Hennepin County is offering $50 Visa gift cards to everyone 12 and older who receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a Hennepin County vaccine site. Click here to learn more.
