overwhelmed in crowds. they have a lot of sensory issues. they tend to be very anxious in new experiences and new environments. it was so nice to meet you guys, and thank you for coming in. it s better for him to not be around a whole lot of people. he already doesn t like it. anthony, i just want to say hi. t do you want to come check out our seat. reporter: for people with autism, ross s low stress, sensory clinic is welcome. we provide tools like fidgets so overall we just sort of slow down the pace and make it more relaxed. you ready? we re going to go right this way. reporter: these accommodations are about more than just comfort. they can help saves lives. what we stofrd is those with intellectual disabilities are at high risk for getting and dying from covid. you want to touch this a little bit? it s cold and wet. there you go. that s what i m going to clean your arm with, okay?
reporter: in pittsburgh, dr. jim withers brings medical care and now vaccines to those experiencing homelessness. can i take a listen? have to go to where someone is and cut down those barriers. we provide something that can save a life and the lives of people that they come in contact with. it s a really unique and powerful feeling. anthony, i just want to say hi. hi. reporter: in philadelphia, dr. wendy ross low stress sense sorry friendly vaccination clinic for people with autism is a game changer. there s less waiting on line and we provide tools like fidgets. all of our vaccinators are educated to be sensitive and have strategies for vaccinating this population. all done. all done. good job! awesome. getting the vaccine to this
many americans as possible against covid-19 has been massive. but making sure everyone has access, it s not easy. two cnn heros are going the extra mile to make sure people who serve don t miss out on these lifesaving measures. cnn s anderson cooper has more. reporter: in pittsburgh, dr. jim withers bringing medical care and now vaccines to those experiencing homelessness. can i take a listen? you have to go to where someone is and cut down those barriers. when you provide something that can save a life and the lives of people that they come in contact with, it s a really unique and powerful feeling. anthony, i just want to say hi. hi. reporter: in philadelphia, dr. wendy ross low-stress, sensory-friendly vaccination cling for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities like autism, as a game changer. there s less waiting on line. we provide tools like fidgets.
can i take a listen? we really have to go to where someone is and cut down those barriers. when you provide something that can save a life and the lives of people that they come in contact with, it s a really unique and powerful feeling. anthony, i just want to say hi. reporter: in philadelphia this doctor s sensory friendly vaccination clinic for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities like autism is a game changer. there s less waiting online, and we provide tools like fidgets. all of our vaccinators are educated to be sensitive and have strategies for vaccinating this population. awesome, awesome! getting the vaccine to this population absolutely is saving lives. i just feel that everyone matters and has value and that everyone should be included.
two cnn heros go the extra mile to give life saving vaccines. dr. jim withers brings medical care and vaccines to those experiencing homelessness. can i take a listen? cut down the barriers. we provide something that can save a life, and the lives of people that they come in contact with. it s a really unique and powerful feeling. anthony, i just want to say hi. hi. in philadelphia dr. wendy ross s low stress sensory friendly vaccination clinic for people with development and intellectual disabilities is a game changer. there s less waiting online, and we provide tools like fidgets.