COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families and Service Providers
The Arc has compiled resources to help people with intellectual and /or developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and service providers to understand this global pandemic.
This list of resources have been compiled by the UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development.to help people with disabilities, their families, service providers and the workforce that supports them have access to the latest information about COVID-19.
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.
United Way of Central Illinois and The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln have joined together to create the COVID-19 Response Fund to deploy resources to community-based organizations at the front lines of a coronavirus spread in Illinois’ greater capital region.
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COVID-19 SERIES, Part 1: Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First
This Family Voices Resources eBlast shares resources for self-care and asks us to consider what happens if we get sick, with related types of emergency planning to consider in order to be prepared.
COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Information from the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding COVID-19 relief options.
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.