Young Australians with disabilities face significant barriers to getting Covid vaccine

Advocacy organisation condemns rollout failures, including difficulties securing appointments, inaccessible environments and challenges for those requiring sedation

A top advocacy organisation says Australia’s vaccine rollout has failed to adequately cater for young people with disabilities and their families, with some facing significant barriers to getting the jab.

Days after the disability royal commission warned the rollout had been “seriously deficient”, a new survey from Children and Young People with Disability Australia (Cyda) details the many challenges faced by some young people, parents and carers.

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