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Free at-home COVID-19 tests: Ellume tests available for people who are blind or who have low vision
Free at-home COVID-19 testsEllume tests available for people who are blind or who have low visionAt-home COVID-19 tests are again available at no cost through a partnership between the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and the United States Postal Service. These tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants, are intended for use through the end of 2023, and will include clear instructions on how to verify extended expiration dates. People who are blind or who have low vision can order Ellume COVID Home Tests, which are more accessible than other options. Supplies of the more accessible tests are limited, so people are asked to order them only if they do not have a way to use the other types of tests, such as assistive technology or a trusted family member or friend who can assist (in person or via video call). How to order:
Each household may place one order for the more accessible tests and one order for the regular tests. What makes the Ellume tests more accessibleThe test works with a smartphone app to provide:
Supplemental instructions for blind and low vision users
The Ellume COVID-19 home test was found by blind users to be more accessible than the other at-home tests currently available. The test was not created specifically for blind users, and it is not
perfectly accessible, but blind users have found that they could use this test independently. To use the tests, you must
Need more assistance?The trained staff at the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) can provide additional assistance with:
Last modified on 09/27/2023
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