Thread by @ChloeCondon

As someone with an age 75+ parent and a grandparent who doesn't quiet understand the internet, I'm sure I can't be the only one concerned about how difficult it is for many folks (who need the vaccine most) to get information on the vaccine. 😔

Spent my morning looking into this for my dad (woke up in a panic realizing this is something he doesn't know how to do, let alone do a Google search for). Got me started thinking about other folks like him who don't have family/folks looking out for them 😕

Early in shelter in place, we received a postcard from The White House that had "COVID Guidelines". I feel like we need to be thinking about the demographics of folks who don't have email/internet/etc.

How do we make sure the people who need this info most get it? 😓

My dad is 77 years old, and can barely figure out Microsoft Word, let alone how to fill out a @SurveyMonkey form for his county on how/when/if he's eligible. 😣

I'm so disheartened by the lack of accessibility here for something so crucial. Am I surprised? No. Disappointed? Yes.

Anyway, reach out to your older friends and family members who may need assistance with this. 😓❤️ This shit is not easy for some folks.

It drives me crazy that folks assume basic internet skills (or even internet ACCESS) for crucial things like this. 😡 Your version of "it's simple, really!" with an online form is like asking my dad to do Tough Mudder. We have to do better, y'all.

Anyway, if you need a litmus test for internet literacy for coronavirus information accessibility for seniors, consider Dude (my dad) @POTUS @VP @WhiteHouse @DeptVetAffairs @CDCgov. We need to get this information out better- it could literally save lives. 💉👵👴