Thread by @A_Silent_Child, I live in Seattle. We have statewide regulations determining that it is [...]

I live in Seattle. We have statewide regulations determining that it is ok for doctors to deny lifesaving care to #COVID19 patients if they have underlying conditions.

I am afraid that if I get #Covid_19
I will not be treated because I am autistic. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/us/coronavirus-washington-triage-disabled-handicapped.amp.html

Whose Life is Worth Saving? In Washington State, People With Disabilities Are Afraid They Won’t...

Advocates in Washington State fear that people who are disabled could be at higher risk of death when doctors and hospitals make end-of-life triage decisions.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/us/coronavirus-washington-triage-disabled-handicapped.amp.html

Along with concern for my husband's health, that's what's going through my head when I consider the fact that he's had a fever for 3 weeks, has symptoms, and can't get tested.

I know I've seen many others in the disabled community post similar concerns. https://twitter.com/A_Silent_Child/status/1241796722965110784?s=19

https://twitter.com/A_Silent_Child/status/1241796722965110784?s=19

https://www.disabilityrightswa.org/2020/03/23/disability-discrimination-complaint-filed-over-covid-19-treatment-rationing-plan-in-washington-state/

Disability discrimination complaint filed over COVID-19 treatment rationing plan in Washington...

As COVID-19 cases increase, the experience in other countries and predictions of U.S. health officials is that there will not be enough acute care services or equipment, such as ventilators, to meet...

https://www.disabilityrightswa.org/2020/03/23/disability-discrimination-complaint-filed-over-covid-19-treatment-rationing-plan-in-washington-state/

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