Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources
COVID-19: What People with Spina Bifida Need to Know
Information from the Spina Bifida Association.
The COVID.gov website provides information and resources about:
- COVID-19 vaccines
- Treatment
- Testing
- Symptoms and care
- Long COVID and more
Destination Vaccination – Cook County Department of Public Health
Destination Vaccination, a partnership between the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and Kaizen Health, offers free rides to get people to and from their vaccinations. Kaizen can provide vehicles to accommodate most residents, including those in wheelchairs or those who require child seats. This service is provided at no cost to residents.
Visit the Destination Vaccination website for more details.
Disability Information and Access Line
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities connect to local community resources that support independent living. Dial provides information on essential services such as transportation, housing support, disability rights, and more.
The hotline’s trained staff are available to:
- Help find local vaccination locations
- Set up a vaccination appointment
- Connect with local COVID testing options
- Connect callers to local services, such as accessible transportation, housing support, disability rights and other independent living resources
Call, text or videophone DIAL Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at (888) 677-1199.
You can also email the hotline at DIAL@n4a.org or start an online chat with an information specialist.
You can also connect to an agent in American Sign Language.
Do You Know Your Rights With COVID-19?
The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities provides this tip sheet for individuals with disabilities to help them advocate for their rights when they are sick.
DSCC Guidance on Home Medical Supplies
Adequate quantities of home medical supplies are essential to safely care for technology-dependent children at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Families should consider cleaning and re-using supplies when safely possible in case there’s a future shortage of critical items.
DuPage County Health Department
The DuPage County Health Department provides health services, resources, and information to residents of DuPage County. Programs include immunizations, vision and hearing screening, teen health programs, behavioral health services for children and adults, dental services and more. For more information or to make an appointment, call (630) 682-7400.
DuPage County Health Department services also include:
- Avian Influenza updates (H5 Bird Flu)
- Programs for parents and infants
- COVID-19 updates and vaccine information
- Opioid use prevention and substance abuse treatment programs
The Egyptian Public & Mental Health Department provides resources and support to Southern Illinois residents in Saline, Gallatin, White, and Wayne counties. The department provides public health and mental health services, prevention and recovery programs, education workshops, family case management services, food and water safety, and more.
The Egyptian Public & Mental Health Department has offices in Eldorado, Harrisburg (Saline County), Carmi (White County), and Shawneetown (Gallatin County).
Ensuring People Have Access to Prescription Drugs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Information from the National Health Law Program
Family Voices Coronavirus Information and Resources
Family Voices has put together COVID-19-related resources that are relevant to families of children and youth with special healthcare needs.
The resources page includes information on the virus itself, housing resources, resources for parents and caregivers, information regarding children and youth adults with complex medical conditions, mental health resources and information in multiple languages.