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  • COVID-19 Resources for Schools, Students and Families

    The U.S. Department of Education provides these guidance and policy resources related to elementary and secondary education, special education, higher education and other essential components of lifelong learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • COVID-19 Resources for Supporting Students with Disabilities

    National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) provides resources, strategies and support materials for K-12 special education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • COVID-19 Resources for the Disability Community

    Access Living has compiled a variety of resources, including disability health information, schooling activities, self-care and meal information.

  • COVID-19 Social Stories and Story Books for Children and People with Disabilities

    Pathfinders for Autism has put together a list of social stories, books, printable resources and videos to help children and individuals with disabilities learn about the coronavirus, wearing a mask, social distancing and hand-washing.

  • COVID-19: Where to Get Help for Illinois Families

    Information for Illinois families on how to find assistance with meals, childcare, unemployment, housing, learning and instruction, healthcare and immigration during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Please visit the IDHS Information and Resource During the COVID-19 Crisis website for more details.

  • Deaf Success in Fall 2020: Guide for Families, Parents, and Students

    The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes has created this guide filled with key strategies to support deaf success with your child during fall 2020 and beyond. It is also available in Spanish.

  • Digital Accessibility in the Age of COVID-19

    As COVID-19 makes digital connection increasingly important, the American Association of People with Disabilities offers resources to enhance Digital Accessibility in the Age of COVID-19.

  • Disability Belongs™ Virtual Education & Students With Disabilities Resource Guide

    Disability Belongs™ Virtual Education & Students with Disabilities Resource Guide offers a wide range of information for supporting student success. This toolkit includes:

    • Virtual resource guides
    • Homeschool programs
    • Information on legal rights
    • Special education resources
    • Mental health resources and more

  • Distance Learning Activities During COVID-19 to Help Transition-age Youth on an IEP Prepare for Adulthood

    During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, individualized education program (IEP) teams have a unique educational opportunity to create meaningful distance learning activities at home for transition-age students. The PACER Center provides this handout for how parents can help their children practice and learn new skills to prepare for adulthood.

  • Distance Learning and Students With Disabilities Resources

    PACER has developed multiple resources for families to help prepare them and their children for distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tip sheets and handouts are available in English, Spanish, Hmong and Somali.