Beginning around March 18, the state will open up doses to Phase 1B’s second tier. That includes people over 16 years old who have a disability that puts them in a high-risk category. Click here to watch press conference of Governor Inslee's announcement.
Additionally, the Washington State Department of Health has updated their COVID-19 vaccine guidance to clarify that all caregivers of children or adults with developmental disabilities (paid or unpaid) now qualify to receive the vaccine under the 1A priority group.
Increasing the % vaccinated increases family, caregiver, child, medical staff, and school safety for those who are part of this community and those who support them. It also better protects the under-16 ID/DD population.
Please continue to wear face masks, face masks save lives. The CDC says double-masking may save more.