The UCCEDD wants to provide as much helpful information as possible during this COVID-19 Pandemic. Below are listed websites and other electronic resources relating to COVID-19. If you have any questions, please contact us, UCUCEDD@cchmc.org
**Resources in purple developed by UCCEDD/DDBP/CCHMC**
COVID-19 FAQ
Hear from people with disabilities, their families and direct support professionals on why they got or are looking forward to getting, the COVID-19 Vaccine.
VACCINE INFORMATION
- Find a Vaccine (from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- Visit vaccines.gov (English) or vacunas.gov (Spanish) to search and find a vaccine near you.
- Text GETVAX (438829) for English or VACUNA (822862) for Spanish to receive three vaccine sites on your phone within seconds.
- Call the National COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance Hotline at 1-800-232-0233 for those who prefer to get information via phone call. The call center can assist in 150+ languages and features a TTY line (1-888-720-7489).
- How the COVID-19 Vaccine Really Works from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, geared toward younger audiences
- Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine New York State of Opportunity Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Ohio COVID-19 Vaccination Program
- Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities
- Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities COVID-19 Information
- Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Resources
- Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Plain Language Resources
- COVID-19 FAQ with Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum
- County Resources:
- Hamilton County DDS
- Butler County BDD, Questions? reach out to your SSA or call our main number at (513) 785-2800.
- Clermont County BDD
- Clermont County Public Health Website: ccphohio.org
- Warren County BDD
- The Kaiser Family Foundation and UnidosUS: THE CONVERSATION/ LA CONVERSACION Campaign, addresses information needs about the COVID-19 vaccines in the Hispanic/Latino community with videos featuring doctors, nurses, and promotoras (community health care workers) in English and Spanish. THE CONVERSATION/ LA CONVERSACIÓN is live here and on YouTube with over 70 videos and an accompanying toolkit to share THE CONVERSATION in your community.
SCHOOL RELATED RESOURCES
General School Related Resources
- Navigating the 2021-2022 School Year
- COVID-19 and Schools: An Emerging Landscape Flyer | Session Recording | Presentation | FAQ on ADA and COVID Handout
- A Safe and Healthy Return to School in 2021
- Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center – For Families – Remote Learning & Pandemic Resources
- PACER Center: Resources regarding Distance Learning and Social/Emotional Learning during COVID-19
- DRO: Q&A Factsheet, Special Education and COVID-19
- Steps to Secure Appropriate Special Education Services
Resources for your Child
- Story on wearing masks in public during COVID-19
- Social Distancing Social Narrative
- Riding the School Bus Social Story
- Learning at Home Social Story
- Going Back to School Social Story
- Hybrid Model (Learning from Home and Going Back to School) Social Story
GENERAL INFORMATION & GUIDANCE
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | coronavirus.gov
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital General Coronavirus Information for Families
- Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation – COVID-19 Accessible Resources
- Institute for Patient and Family Centered Care – Family Presence During a Pandemic: Guidance for Decision-Making
- CDC – COVID-19 information and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- CDC – Information specifically for people with developmental and behavioral disorders
- Understanding the coronavirus and how to stay as healthy as possible
- The Center for START Services – COVID-19 information and resources from leaders on mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The American Red Cross – COVID-19 Grief Support Resources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Provides information on FEMA’s COVID-19 response.
- Ready.gov – Provides information and guidelines regarding a pandemic, as well as COVID-19 specific information.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Food safety and COVID-19
- U.S. Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19 – Provides information on the U.S. Government response to the pandemic.
- United Nations – Provides COVID-19 information, updates, and resources.
- World Health Organization – Provides COVID-19 updates, information, and resources.
ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TOOLS
- American Sign Language (ASL) videos
- Coronavirus Fact Sheet – Provides information on COVID-19 and is available in 13 languages.
- Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities – The Ohio Latino Affairs Commission has created a robust website with bilingual coronavirus resources
- CCHMC – steps to help ease kids’ fears and anxieties about COVID-19
- Coronavirus- A Book for Children
- Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center – tele-intervention and distance learning
- Story on wearing masks in public during COVID-19
- How to Talk to Kids about Grief, Loss, and Change…
- Social Distancing Social Narrative
- How Do I Get Tested for COVID-19?
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus – PBS (Daniel Tiger to Sesame Street) songs & videos
ADVOCACY & RIGHTS RESOURCES
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet for People with Disabilities
- Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities – Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination During COVID-19
- Ethical Schools – Vulnerable Students’ Needs and Rights in Pandemic: Threats and Opportunities (a podcast)
EDUCATION RESOURCES
- U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights – Webinar on website accessibility during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- U.S. Department of Education – Provides COVID-19 information and resources for schools and school personnel.
- Disability Rights Ohio – Compensatory Education and ESY Discussions After COVID-19
- Autism Little Learners: Resources and ideas for families and educators
MEDICAL CARE & HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
- Administration for Community Living – Information older adults and people with disabilities need to know about COVID-19.
- Complex Child – Ten COVID-19 Preparations for medically complex families.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Department of Health and Human Services – COVID-19 State and Local Pandemic Planning Checklist.
- HealthyChildren.org
- The Ohio Department of Health
- American Heart Association – 25 ways to get moving at home
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Visit the CMS Newsroom to find information and press releases about COVID-19.
- Public Health Foundation – training on COVID-19 and personal protective equipment
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – Provides COVID-19 information and resources.
- Public Health Communications Collaborative – FAQ on Answers to Tough Questions about COVID-19 and Public Health
MENTAL HEALTH & COPING STRATEGIES
- Crisis Prevention Institute
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Mental Health First Aid
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
CARETAKING & SUPPORTIVE STRATEGIES
- COVID-19, Variants, and the Vaccine: A Q&A Session with Medical Experts for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities Webinar
- Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules – Toolkit with information and resources on supporting individuals with autism through uncertain times.
- National Association of School Psychologists – Health Crisis Resources: COVID-19 information and resources available for teachers and parents.
- Addressing Difficult Behaviors at Home
- American Psychological Association – Advice for caregivers of children with disabilities in the era of COVID-19
- Childcare Aware – News and resources for child care professionals, families and policymakers
- Taking Charge of Your Child’s Care Plan Go Bag
- Smart911 – Plan ahead for any emergency. You can sign up specifically for Coronavirus alerts (may not be available in all areas).
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
- 211 – Provides assistance in finding food, paying house bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services.
- Government Loans – Provides information on government loans and how to apply and eligibility requirements.
- Grants.gov – Website for federal agencies to post discretionary funding opportunities and for grantees to find and apply to them.
- HUD.gov
- U.S. Small Business Administration – Provides federal disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters.
- Better Business Bureau
- RestoreYourEconomy.org – Provides resources and information for stakeholders rebuilding local economies after an economic disruption.
REGIONAL RESOURCES
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Area Resources – United Way Directory, Social Resources
Cleveland
Cleveland Area Resources – Job Link Services
Columbus
Columbus Area Resources- IMPACT, Hands On