Thread by @FatRoseAction

We asked our community to let us know if they were putting off medical care due to COVID. We had an overwhelming response... #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

The following are condensed stories from just a few Californians who have put off care or treatment, and who have potentially life-altering consequences… This first release features all BIPOC respondents. We have so many stories to share. #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

I am supposed to have regular scans and testing to see if my lung cancer has recurred. I have not left my apartment for even one minute since March 6th, 2020. #NBID Community Survey Respondent on 1/14/2021 #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

I am waiting on bilateral knee replacement. But as I am waiting, I am becoming more and more disabled, unable to extend my legs, and being severely impacted by lack of exercise and loss of mobility .... #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

.... The longer I wait, the more likely I will no longer be able to successfully have the surgery to walk and remain independent. #NBID Community Survey Respondent on 1/14/2021 #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

I fear I am experiencing symptoms of high blood pressure and am developing a mass on my leg, but don't want to go in to medical facility out of fear of covid19. #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

.... I also fear I won't be taken seriously anyway because I am a fat Black woman which makes the risk even less worth it. I have been isolating for 7 months. #NBID Community Survey Respondent on 1/10/2021 #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

I got out of a nursing home then covid happened. I have delayed tests, treatment, and even appointments. As a result, I don't even have a therapist or pain specialist .... #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

.... I have reverted to mostly bed-ridden, and have been isolating since January. #NBID Community Survey Respondent on 1/13/2021 #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

Being in chronic pain has forced me to reduce my work hours to halftime, and has taken a significant toll on my mental health. I have avoided getting X-rays, MRIs, or acupuncture because cases have been so high .... #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

.... I live with family members who are high risk, and I feel like it's better for me to manage my pain on my own than to risk infecting them. #NBID Community Survey Respondent on 1/11/2021 #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

California is making sure pets get medical care by moving veterinarians into vaccination Group 1A. That’s cool. We love our pets. But, many disabled people and fat people have been delaying our own care (like cancer treatment) for almost a year. And we’re in 1C ....

.... We will likely be vaccinated by late summer, if we make it that long. But hey, at least our pets will be healthy. #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

And now, California is opening vaccination to individuals over the age of 65 (because the CDC said so)...but NOT to people with coexisting conditions that put them at high risk for severe COVID (even though the CDC said to do that too)! ... #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

.... Please message the State of California and let them know this is not OK! Folks with comorbidities and urgent medical needs should be moved up. Our pets need us. Contact info is on the next slide... #NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

You can message the State of California via... Twitter: @CAGovernor @CAPublicHealth Email or phone: govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/

#NoBodyIsDisposable #VaccinateAll58

.... This survey is a project of the #NoBodyIsDisposable Coalition, with assistance from Disability Justice League, Bay Area, Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights, & Education (aka FLARE) Project and @FatRoseAction