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  • “Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams”

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines.

    This handout outlines the signs of potential scams and how to report them.

  • “COVID-19: What You Need to Know About Its Impact on Moms and Babies”

    Information from the March of Dimes on pregnancy and COVID-19.

  • “How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Kids with Special Healthcare Needs” Podcast

    On this podcast from RadioMD, which features experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, a pediatrician who focuses on children with special healthcare needs discusses ideas for how families can cope with the pandemic, especially when the supports provided by schools are unavailable.

  • “RSV, Flu and COVID: How Are These Respiratory Illnesses Different?”

    Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 have similar symptoms, so it can be hard to tell them apart. HealthyChildren.org put together information on these infections and ways to protect your family.

  • “Social Story” About Getting a Vaccine

    The Center for Dignity in Health Care for People with Disabilities at the Univesity of Cincinnati UCEDD provides this two-page “social story” about getting a vaccine.

  • “Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times” Timely Toolkits

    The Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM) Timely Toolkits are designed to support autistic individuals, their caregivers, and related professionals as they navigate through specific global and/or local events that may disrupt or impact routines.

    The “Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times” online toolkit was created by an interdisciplinary team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to help families and caregivers supporting individuals with autism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Timely Toolkits also provide:

    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Daily Living Resources
    • Social Connectedness Resources
    • Mental Health Resources

  • “Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times” toolkit

    The “Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times” online toolkit is from an interdisciplinary team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to help families and caregivers supporting individuals with autism during the COVID-19 epidemic.

  • “What Heart Patients Should Know About Coronavirus”

    Information from the American Heart Association about “What Heart Patients Should Know About Coronavirus”

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    988 is the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

    The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

    This fact sheet explains the basics about 988. (You can also see the fact sheet in Spanish.)

  • A Rare Response: Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic

    This webinar recording from the National Organization for Rare Disorders provides expert guidance on living with a rare disease and maintaining physical and mental health in the time of COVID-19.