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Need help getting a COVID-19 vaccine? We’ve got a solution.

September 1, 2022 • 
Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Rachel Taylor-Northam
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The COVID-19 vaccination assistance program provides an important service to individuals with disabilities.

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Are you an individual with a disability who needs help getting to a COVID-19 vaccine clinic? Enter: Center for Independent Living in Central Florida. They assist people with disabilities in Polk County (and beyond) who may need assistance during the vaccination process.

Here are three ways to contact CIL to see if you or a family member qualifies:

See how else CIL assists people living with disabilities below.*

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