In this photo illustration, a pharmacist holds a COVID-19 vaccine. States and clinicians are working on getting correct information on vaccines to vulnerable groups amid shifting federal guidance. (Photo illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) News Federal COVID vaccine access shifts reverberate statewide, Va. advocates, health care workers say New FDA rules ending broad COVID vaccine access now require prescriptions or age 65+, creating hurdles for Virginians. Cancer survivors, uninsured residents, and those without primary care face delays and high costs, while advocates urge a state standing order to ease access. By Republished Story • 3 min read
Photo by Kenny Eliason / Unsplash Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push The Trump administration cut diversity, equity, and inclusion language from a federal program aiding deaf-blind students, sparking concern that politics is sidelining crucial support for disabled children and undermining efforts to ensure equal access to education. By Republished Story • 5 min read
