Equitable Distribution
The Missouri Advisory Committee on Equitable COVID Vaccine Distribution was formed in 2020 to work directly with and engage the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services' external partners and stakeholders to inform an equitable distribution of Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine supply. The Committee’s mission was to solicit stakeholder feedback across Missouri to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine for all communities with a focus on the disabled, aging, and underserved and underrepresented minority communities.
This Advisory Committee worked hard with community leaders to help develop population-specific vaccine delivery channels for those individuals who needed them most and help expand COVID-19 vaccine awareness, education and promotion. The Committee was chaired by Sara Hart Weir, Special Advisor, COVID-19 (Disability Services) from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services.
Vaccine Distribution Analysis:
- April 5
- April 12
- April 19
- April 26
- May 3
- May 10
- May 17
- May 24
- June 1
- June 7
- June 14
- June 21
- June 28
- July 6
- July 12
- July 19
- July 26
- August 2
- August 9
- August 16
- August 25
- September 1
- September 8
- September 15
- September 22
- September 29
- October 13
Deep Dives
Meeting Schedule:
The Committee met each Thursday at 1 p.m. during the state's COVID-19 emergency response, and meetings were open to the public. Past meetings can be viewed here.
Advisory Committee Members:
Membership:
If you and/or your organization is interested health equity initiatives, please contact Sara Hart Weir (sara.weir@health.mo.gov).
Additional Resources
- Plain Language Guide For Those With Disabilities(Spanish)
- COVID-19 Accessible Resources by Accessibility
- Vaccine Considerations for People with Disabilities
- Clinical Considerations
- Vaccinating Homebound Persons
- Caring for People with Disabilities COVID-19
- CDC YouTube American Sign Language (ASL) Video Series