But First:
Critical Information on Care Rationing and Hospital Visitation
As the number of COVID-19 cases are at all-time highs in some places and hospitals are reaching capacity, rationing of care that discriminates against people with disabilities is more likely to occur. We have successfully worked with groups in North Texas and Southwest Texas and the U.S. Office of Civil Rights to update crisis standards of care in those regions but are still pushing for statewide guidelines that prevent discrimination. If you believe you or a loved one has faced or is facing rationing of care because of disability, please call DRTx at 1-800-252-9108.
Additionally, people with disabilities who need someone to physically or emotionally assist them or to ensure effective communication are allowed by law to have a support person with them in the hospital and other healthcare settings. If a needed support person is being denied entry to a hospital or other healthcare setting, please call DRTx at 1-800-252-9108.
