Resources for Cook
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Plain Language COVID-19 Resources
The Arc has made free plain language COVID-19 resources for disability advocates. You can fill out a short form on The Arc’s website to access these resources, which include plain language videos explaining the coronavirus...
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Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS)
The Plan to Achieve Self Support or PASS for people with disabilities is a written plan of action for getting a particular kind of job or starting a business offered by the Social Security Administration. ...
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A portable medical summary is helpful for summarizing your medical information in one to two pages. You can use this summary across healthcare systems, including: With the emergency department In the transition to adult providers...
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Positive Parenting in COVID-19 Isolation
Parenting experts have created a new set of evidence-based resources for parents and caregivers to support their children’s growth – and interact with them constructively – during this time of confinement.
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Premier Kids: Primary Care at La Rabida Children’s Hospital
Premier Kids is a medical home program for children birth to age 6 with special needs. It provides primary care services for children with medically complex conditions and/or developmental delays. To make an appointment, call...
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Preparations for Caregivers During COVID-19 and Beyond
Parents and caregivers of children with medical complexity often focus solely on their child’s health and wellbeing. But what happens when the parent/caregiver gets sick? It’s a crucial question that families must consider. Advance preparations...
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Preparing For College When You Have Congenital Heart Disease
Going to college is an exciting time filled with new friends and experiences. When you have congenital heart disease (CHD), it can be overwhelming or tempting to put your care on the back burner. It’s...
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Project Connect Pandemic Helpline for People With Disabilities
The Arc of California and the Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare have partnered to offer Project Connect, a free telehealth support line for individuals with disabilities, their families, direct support professionals, and others...
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Project Fire Buddies is a nonprofit group of Chicago-area firefighters and first responders who find ways to support and spread joy to children with serious illnesses and their families. The project volunteers organize toy...
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Project LEAP – Launching Equity in Access to Preschool
Equip for Equality’s Project LEAP (Launching Equity in Access to Preschool) helps children with disabilities from birth to 6 get Early Intervention and early childhood special education services so that they’re ready to succeed in...