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Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources

  • Disability Information and Access Line for COVID-19

    The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is available to help people with disabilities get vaccinated and access COVID-19 tests.  The hotline’s trained staff are available to:

    Help find local vaccination locations
    Assist  with making vaccination appointments
    Help connect to available testing options, including help with order free at-home test kits
    Connect callers to local services, such as accessible transportation, to overcome barriers to vaccination.

    The hotline also can provide information and resources to answer questions and address concerns about the vaccines and can connect callers to information and services that promote independent living and address fundamental needs, such as food, housing and transportation.

    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

  • DuPage County Health Department’s COVID-19 Testing Site Locator

    The DuPage County Health Department has launched an online COVID-19 testing site locator tool to find testing sites in DuPage County and in the surrounding villages and townships.

  • Easy to Read COVID-19 Safety Resources

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted “Easy-to-Read COVID-19 Safety” resources on its website.

  • Egyptian Health Department

    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 Resource Center on Disabilities COVID-19 Resource Page

    The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) provides resources for families in the following areas: federal and state guidance, remote learning, assistive and accessible technology, disability health information and resources, COVID-19 preparedness, housing, pets, relief funds, self-care and transportation.

  • 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.