AQW 7195/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health what arrangements are in place for a blind person to attend a COVID-19 test centre.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 18 September 2020
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 18 September 2020
- Answer due by
- 5 October 2020
- Answered
- 7 September 2021354 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
There are a number of measures in place to assist people who are blind/visually impaired when they attend either a test centre. These include:
Enhanced font size for all signage/instructions/cue cards
Disposable phones are available for use at Regional Test Sites and at Mobile Testing Units to ensure clear verbal communication
Customers at walk in sites are provided with one to one verbal instructions by site staff
Registration of test kits can be completed online at the time of booking.
Further support is available from the 119 helpline to complete this form if required.
Assistance dogs are permitted on all walk in sites.