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DISABILITIES
Texas COVID-19 Information and Resources.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified people with disabilities and older adults as among the groups of people who are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) published information that covers what people with disabilities and older adults need to know about COVID-19. The information includes how to reduce exposure to the virus, tips for preventing illness, and symptoms to watch for. Click the links below to learn more about how COVID-19 could impact you.
A Self-Advocate’s Guide to COVID-19 (Booklet)
Green Mountain Self-Advocates created a guide that explains COVID-19 in plain language for self-advocates. The booklet covers symptoms, tips for prevention, how to plan for staying home, and more. The first section of the booklet, COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities, is available in multiple languages.
Know Your Rights: People with Disabilities Can Have a Supporter in the Hospital During COVID-19 (Video)
Green Mountain Self-Advocates created a video that explains the right for people with disabilities to have a supporter in the hospital with them and how to ask the hospital for necessary accommodations.
How to Stay Healthy from COVID-19 (Flyer)
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities created a one-page flyer with COVID-19 prevention tips.
Coronavirus: Tips to Stay Healthy (Video)
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities produced a short video that features self-advocates sharing tips about how to stay healthy during the COVID-19 situation. Watch the video.
COVID-19 Videos in ASL (Video)
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services produced videos about COVID-19 using American Sign Language (ASL). The videos provide information about COVID-19, social distancing, self-care, and more.
Exploring the New Coronavirus: A Comic Just for Kids (Zine)
NPR’s Malaka Gharib developed a zine that covers what kids might want to know about COVID-19. The zine is set up like a comic with illustrations and short sentences.
COVID-19 Safety Tips from Self-Advocates of California (Video)
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities created a four-part video series regarding COVID-19. In the series, self-advocates give advice and information in English and Spanish.
When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19
The CDC has developed information about when it is safe to be around other people after having COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions by Guardians About the COVID-19 Pandemic
The National Guardianship Association and the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging recently updated their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on guardianship issues during COVID-19. The FAQs are also available in Spanish.
Health Profile for People with Disabilities (Form)
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Office of the Governor of California have created a health profile form for people with disabilities. You can use this form to communicate with health care professionals as well as law enforcement.
Preparing for Disaster During COVID-19 (Toolkit)
The American Red Cross has developed a toolkit with guidelines to prepare for and navigate potential natural disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic. The toolkit explains hazards that can affect your community during a disaster and what you can do to stay safe.
Online vs. In-School Learning: What to Consider for Children with Special Education and/or Healthcare Needs (Toolkit)
The University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities has developed a new resource to help families with difficult decisions about online and in-person learning. The resource includes a school re-entry fact sheet and a school decision-making tool.
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This work is supported by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. 20201 with a 100% federal funding award totaling $5,907,507. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.