7 Digital and Online Resources Making Access to Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Easier
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Abortion and reproductive health rights for individuals who are able to get pregnant are under attack on a national scope. That’s nothing new. Those wanting to limit and outright strip these individuals of their bodily autonomy began mobilizing nearly immediately after the Roe v. Wade decision was logged nearly 50 years ago.
But Justice Samuel Alito’s leaked draft summary signaling that the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to reverse the Roe decision put new, heightened focus on the cause in recent weeks. It is vital to remember that abortion is still legal across the nation currently, which means that resources for those seeking one are still available.
Digital and online resources for those seeking to end a pregnancy are important tools due to the varying state-by-state restrictions on the procedure and continuing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Until the official Supreme Court decision is rendered, these aids are making sure that accessibility remains as open as possible and are prepping for what comes next.
National Network Of Abortion Funds
At the forefront of providing access to abortion services are abortion funds that cover single states all the way up to the entire U.S. The National Network of Abortion Funds’ website collects a large amount of these funds from across the nation and streamlines the ability to find one that can help cover the cost no matter where you live. It also lays out simple tools to help users donate to these funds. The site was so popular in the hours after Alito’s draft leaked that it crashed under a flood of user engagement. It recovered shortly thereafter, continuing its mission of breaking down socioeconomic barriers preventing pregnant individuals from accessing care.
ineedana.com
Ineedana is one of the best resources not just for finding abortion clinics within close proximity but also for navigating the maze of differences in abortion laws across states. The site collects no personally identifiable data, only asking for age, zip code and time since your last period. With that information, the site offers information on clinics, parental consent laws for minors seeking an abortion and the availability of telemedicine services for any user.