Simko, Julia2021-06-282021-06-282020-12-04https://hdl.handle.net/10929/71675In this interview, Participant 180 shares how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their life and challenges that were experienced by the disability community. The participant shares about navigating virtual events and technology, as well as activities they miss, including seeing family and friends in person. The participant describes barriers in accessing and using technology, recieving information, and accessing healthcare. They share perspectives about the COVID-19 vaccine and that visual stories and fliers about the side effects of the vaccine may help address the concerns people may have. The participant expresses that they found support in their advocacy projects, their COVID-19 peer support group, and family and friends.0:34:20MPEG-4en-USThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial uses. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder: New Jersey YMCA State AllianceMercer Co. (N.J.)COVID-19 PandemicNew JerseySocial and Economic FactorsDigital DivideFactors Impacting the Digital DivideVaccine for COVID-19Disabled IndividualsSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessSocial Re-ConnectPositive OutlookCOVID-19 Health BehaviorsResilienceSocial PodsActs of KindnessFrustrations with Lack of AdherenceView of NJ Government's Response to the PandemicRecommendationsUnpredictabilityEmploymentLoss of Job or BusinessAccess to CareClinical CareMaternal HealthResources NeededMental HealthHousing Insecurity_InstabilityEducationOlder PersonsNegative Mental Health OutcomesVideoNew Jersey YMCA State Alliance