COVID-19 Information for People with Disabilities, Older Adults, and Others with Functional or Access Needs
COVID-19 Resources International National West Virginia
Part of the WVU CED's mission is to provide informational resources to people with disabilities, older adults, and others with functional or access needs in any event, particularly emergency situations.
Below are listed websites and other electronic resources relating to COVID-19. To be included in this information list, please submit a brief description of how your resource addresses the needs of people with disabilities or older adults experiencing COVID-19 via email to mdanko@hsc.wvu.edu.
CDC Resources
- CDC COVID-19 Toolkit for People with Disabilities
- Georgia Tech’s accessible COVID-19 resources, including plain language fact sheets, developed under contract with the CDC
- A graphic illustrating CDC’s strategy to combat vaccine hesitance
- CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Operational Guidance for Jurisdictions Playbook
- Understanding the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information for individuals who are at a higher risk for severe illness.
Additional COVID-19 Resources
- Accessible COVID-19 Statistics Tracker
Provides accessible data on COVID-19. - Accessible Vaccine Fact Sheet
This document highlights both physical and programmatic accessibility considerations for vaccine sites. Helpful tips are given for vaccine site accessibility, providing communication, and addressing accessibility for making appointments. - Accommodation and Compliance: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Administration for Community Living
Information older adults and people with disabilities need to know about COVID-19 - Alliance for Aging Research
Q&A about COVID-19 for older adults and people with chronic health conditions. - Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules
Toolkit with information and resources on supporting individuals with autism through uncertain times. - Autism Society
Provides updates, information, and resources on COVID-19 for people with in the autism community. - Autism Speaks
Information on how to handle clinical care during social distancing and school/program closures. - Center for Disability Rights
Information on appropriate action steps for attendant service users in a response to the Coronavirus Disease. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides information about COVID-19 and related topics in ASL. - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partner Toolkit can be found here. - Disability Community Preparedness Resources
A document providing resources related to COVID-19 for people with disabilities. - Eldercare Locator
A public service to connect you to services for older adults and their families. - FACETS
Provides resources for families with autistic children and adults. - Mental Health First Aid
Information on how to know if someone is experiencing anxiety or depression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. - Mental Health First Aid
Information on how to help someone with anxiety or depression during COVID-19. - Mental Health First Aid
Information on how to support a loved one going through a tough time during COVID-19. - National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental health information and resources on COVID-19. - National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools
Information on how COVID-19 may impact students with disabilities. - National Institute on Drug Abuse
Information about the potential implications of COVID-19 for individuals with substance use disorders - Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
Provides tips written by and for people with disabilities on how to work with support staff during COVID-19. - Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
Information about COVID-19 written by and for people with disabilities. - Understood
Information on the legal FAQs on the Coronavirus, school closures, and special education. - U.S. Department of Education
A Q&A on providing services to students with disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak. - U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Fact sheet addressing the risk of COVID-19 in schools while protecting the civil rights of students. - U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Webinar on website accessibility during the COVID-19 outbreak. - World Health Organization
Information on mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak.
International
- Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Provides information on COVID-19 and is available in 13 languages. - RestoreYourEconomy.org
Provides resources and information for stakeholders rebuilding local economies after an economic disruption. - United Nations
Provides COVID-19 information, updates, and resources. - World Health Organization
Provides COVID-19 updates, information, and resources. - World Health Organization
Provides COVID-19 advice for the public.
National
- The American Red Cross
Red Cross delivers services providing relief and support to those in crisis and helps people respond in emergencies. - American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)
Provides information and FAQs about COVID-19, and on animal welfare during the pandemic. - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Visit the CMS Newsroom to find information and press releases about COVID-19. - CDC
COVID-19 information and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. - CARES Act Business Tax Benefit (PDF)
- Coronavirus.gov
- Childcare Aware
News and resources for child care professionals, families and policymakers. - Department of Health and Human Services
COVID-19 State and Local Pandemic Planning Checklist. - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Provides information on FEMA's COVID-19 response. - Grants.gov
Website for federal agencies to post discretionary funding opportunities and for grantees to find and apply to them. - Government Loans
Provides information on government loans and how to apply and eligibility requirements. - HUD.gov
Provides COVID-19 information and resources. - Mental Health First Aid
Tips and information about how to care for yourself while practicing physical distancing. - National Alliance on Mental Illness
A COVID-19 resource and information guide. - National Association of School Psychologists
Health Crisis Resources: COVID-19 information and resources available for teachers and parents. - National Library of Medicine
Provides information for medical researchers and public health researchers on COVID-19 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Provides COVID-19 information and resources. - Ready.gov
Provides information and guidelines regarding a pandemic, as well as COVID-19 specific information. - Share My Lesson
Information and resources regarding teaching during the COVID-19 epidemic, as well as an online community. - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Provides tips for taking care of your behavioral health while social distancing. - Strategies for Helping Older Adults and People with Disabilities Access COVID-19 Vaccines
This document offers examples and promising practices for states, municipalities, community-based partners, and anyone else working to ensure that older adults and people with disabilities can get vaccinated for COVID-19 - U.S. Department of Education
Provides COVID-19 information and resources for schools and school personnel. - U.S. Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19
Provides information on the U.S. Governement response to the pandemic. - U.S. Small Business Administration
Provides federal disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters. - 211
Provides assistance in finding food, paying house bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services.