Covid-19 Resources
We’ve compiled some resources for you regarding COVID-19 and our friends with disabilities. If you have suggestions of a resource to add, please email info@dsaw.org!
General COVID-19 Resources
7 Ways to Support Kids and Teens Through the Coronavirus Pandemic: Guidance for Helping Kids of All Ages
ACL COVID Resource Page: Vaccination Information from the Administration for Community Living
COVID-19 cases and deaths by county and census tract, municipality, school district, and zip code
COVID-19 Integrated County View: This site provides an integrated, county view of key data for monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. It allows for the exploration of standardized data across the country.
Covid-19 — Myth Versus Fact: information from Johns Hopkins Medicine
Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science
“Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 & Down Syndrome” from the GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation
How can I protect my unvaccinated family members? Information from the CDC regarding families with vaccinated and unvaccinated members
“I Have a Question About: Coronavirus” by Arlen Grad Gaines and Meredith Englander Polsky
Information on Social Distancing
OCR Issues Bulletin on Civil Rights Laws and HIPAA Flexibilities That Apply During the COVID-19 Emergency
Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination During COVID-19
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
VOTING IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC
WHAT IS THE CORONAVIRUS? : Free, printable social story by Amanda McGuinness about the coronavirus
Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Information from our state regarding COVID-19
Wisconsin COVID-19 Summary Statistics: Look at data related to your county
COVID-19 & Individuals with Disabilities
Additional Resources from the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities
Center for Dignity in Health Care for People with Disabilities at the University of Cincinnati UCEDD: Social Story about the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 and Down syndrome T21RS Survey: updated survey results from t21RS survey regarding COVID-19 and DS
COVID-19 Recommendations for People with Down syndrome: up to date info from MassGeneral Down Syndrome Program
Disability Rights Wisconsin and Medicaid Waivers: DRW Urges Legislature to Act re: Medicaid Waivers
Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group Vaccine statement
“Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 & Down Syndrome” from GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation
National Down Syndrome Congress Parent Webinar Series: Preparing for Online Learning
No Discrimination in Health Care Rationing Webinar: Protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities
NCSC Frequently Asked Questions by Guardians About the COVID-19 Vaccine For Long-Term Care Facility Residents: brochure addressing common questions developed by the National Center for State Courts, the American Bar Association, and the National Guardianship Association.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 OUTBREAK: Information regarding the educational rights of those with disabilities during this time
Vaccine information for Children’s Disability Programs participants and their caregivers: from Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Vaccine information for Family Care participants and their caregivers: from Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Vaccine information for IRIS participants and their caregivers: from Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: “State legislature must act to keep people with disabilities, older adults safe at home.”
Vaccine Information
American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry Vaccine statement
Benefits Of Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine: from the CDC
BPDD’s Living Well COVID-19 vaccine guide
BPDD’s Living Well Wednesday focused on vaccine distribution and safety
CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 Years: CDC’s Statement on pediatric COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
COVID-19: Vaccine Phases and Eligibility: from Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Finding Credible Vaccine Information
How mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were developed: great for kids video from the American Academy of Pediatrics about how vaccines are developed
Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker: Use your smartphone to tell CDC about any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. You’ll also get reminders if you need an additional dose.
What to Expect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19: information from the CDC.
