Ohio COVID-19 Testing Assistance

The State of Ohio now offers free virtual assistance for Ohioans who are blind or have low vision to self-administer over-the-counter tests from the comfort of their homes. Through a partnership including the Ohio Department of Health, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy, Ohioans who need it can now use a video call to administer any over-the-counter COVID-19 test authorized by the FDA, through four simple steps:

• 1. Obtain your COVID-19 test.
• 2. Download the Be My Eyes app on your Apple or Android smartphone, and select “Ohio COVID-19 Testing Assistance.”
• 3. Walk through the testing process with a trained assistant.
• 4. Use your results to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

NOTE: This service is not a telehealth session, and the Be My Eyes team will not provide healthcare advice. The purpose of this service is to provide access for blind and low-vision Ohioans to independently self-administer COVID-19 tests.

For more information on Ohio’s COVID-19 response, including information about vaccination, testing and treatment, go to coronavirus.ohio.gov.