COVID-19 Information
For people with disabilities, older adults, and others with functional or access needs.
Project REDD provides informational resources about disaster, emergencies, and disabilities to the public. Below are listed websites and other electronic resources relating to COVID-19. To be included in this information list, please describe how your resource addresses the needs of people with disabilities experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic to: disabilityresources@tamu.edu.
Visit the COVID-19 REDDy Directory to search for disability-related resources and services,
COVID-19 Information for People with Disabilities
- Accessible COVID-19 Statistics Tracker – Provides accessible data on COVID-19.
- Administration for Community Living – Information older adults and people with disabilities need to know about COVID-19.
- Addiction Center – Provides information regarding treatment and rehab options during COVID-19.
- Alcohol Rehab – Provides information regarding addiction and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Alliance for Aging Research – Q&A about COVID-19 for older adults and people with chronic health conditions.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America – Various tips and resources for managing anxiety during the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules – A toolkit to help support individuals with autism through uncertain times.
- Autism Society – A toolkit which provides updates, information, and resources on COVID-19 for people within the autism community.
- Autism Speaks – Provides information and resources related to COVID-19 and people within the autism community.
- Beneficial Designs – Precautions for wheelchair users during COVID-19 written by a wheelchair user, designer, and engineer.
- Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities – Lists healthcare rights that people with disabilities have during COVID-19.
- Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities – Information on how to prevent disability discrimination during COVID-19.
- Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development – A financial guide for people with disabilities & their families during COVID-19.
- Center for Disability Rights – Suggests action steps for attendant service users in a response to the Coronavirus Disease.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Information for individuals who are at a higher risk for severe illness.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – 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.
- CHEST Foundation – Care recommendations and guidelines for home-based ventilation patients during COVID-19.
- Communication First – Information and resources related to the communication rights of individuals with disabilities during COVID-19.
- Communication Service for the Deaf – Provides COVID-19 information in ASL and the number to the ASL Now COVID-19 Hotline.
- Disability Rights New York – A video about COVID-19 for people in Group Homes, Nursing Homes, and other Residential Facilities.
- Disability Rights Texas – Provides information and resources on COVID-19-related civil rights issues for people with disabilities.
- Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group – USA – A Q&A on COVID-19 and Down syndrome.
- Flatten Inaccessibility – An inaccessibility survey for people with vision impairments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Global Healthy Living Foundation – Providing a free COVID-19 support program for chronic disease patients and their families.
- Green Mountain Self-Advocates – The Advocates Guide to COVID-19 provides plain-language information during COVID-19.
- Part 1: Basic COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities
- Part 2: Tips for Working with Support Staff During COVID-19
- Part 3: Sample Advocacy Letter About Patients with ID Having a Support Person in the Hospital
- Part 4: COVID-19 Medical Information Form for People with Disabilities
- Part 5: How People on SSI and SSDI Get a Stimulus Check
- Part 6: Getting Unemployment Benefits During the Coronavirus Emergency
- Part 7: Developmental Services During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Part 8: Coronavirus Plain Language Glossary or Words to Know
- Hearing Loss Association of America – Information on how to communicate with healthcare professionals during COVID-19.
- Informing Families – A guide written in plain language explaining COVID-19 and how people can find support during the pandemic.
- International Disability Alliance – Provides 10 recommendations for a disability-inclusive response to COVID-19.
- International OCD Foundation – Provides Coronavirus-related resources for people with OCD and related disorders.
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) – Provides accommodation and compliance information related to COVID-19 and ADA.
- Mental Health America – Provides updates from major pharmacies on changes or options related to medication access and COVID-19.
- Mental Health America – Recommendations and information on living with mental illness during COVID-19 and preparing for wellness.
- 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 Association of the Deaf – Accessible COVID-19 information and resources for individuals with hearing impairments.
- National Center for College Students with Disabilities – Information and resources on COVID-19 for college students with disabilities.
- National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools – Information on how COVID-19 may impact students with disabilities.
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network – A guide for parents and caregivers to help families cope with COVID-19.
- National Disability Rights Network – Provides informational videos and texts related to COVID-19 and people with disabilities.
- National Down Syndrome Society – An informational sheet about COVID-19 and Down syndrome.
- U.S. Department of Education: Office for Civil Rights – A video about virtual education accessibility during COVID-19.
- Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott – Provides Coronavirus information and resources for people with disabilities.
- Program for Healthcare Justice for People with Disabilities – Information on how to stay safe with personal attendant during COVID-19.
- RERC on AAC – Provides information and supports for people with complex communication needs during COVID-19.
- Spina Bifida Association – Provides guidance and recommendations regarding COVID-19 for people with Spina Bifida.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Tips for taking care of your behavioral health while social distancing.
- Texas Education Agency – A COVID-19 and special education fact sheet.
- Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities
- COVID-19 and Special Education FAQ
- Compensatory Services
- Partners Rsource Network (English)
- Partners Resource Network (Spanish)
- Progress Monitoring Checklist for at Home Learning
- Providing Counseling as a Related Service
- Remote Counseling and Student Support Services
- Tips for Managing Behaviors for at Home Learning
- Virtual Enrollment Guidance and Best Practices FAQ
- Texas Health and Human Services – COVID-19 information and resources for individuals providing and receiving HHS services.
- Texas Health and Human Services – List of the local mental health authorities, counties they serve, and their crisis numbers.
- Texas Health and Human Services – A tool to locate offices that assist with aging, disability, behavioral health and ID/DD services.
- Training Resource Network – Provides virus safety training 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.
- 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.
State
- John Cornyn, Texas Senator – National and state COVID-19 updates and information from Senator Cornyn.
- State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Program – Register through Texas Divison of Emergency Management for the STEAR program.
- Texas Department of Insurance – Information on updates on and preparations for COVID-19.
- Texas Department of State and Health Services – Provides COVID-19 information, updates, and resources.
- Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) – Provides COVID-19 updates and information.
- Texas Workforce Commission – Provides information on unemployment benefits, services, and resources available during COVID-19.
- Your Texas Benefits – State benefit programs that help people who are in need (SNAP food benefits, TANF Cash help, Health Care, Support Service).
National
- The American Red Cross – Providing information and support to those in crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Visit the CMS Newsroom to find information and press releases about COVID-19.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Provides information and resources related to COVID-19.
- Childcare Aware – Find national and state-specific information and resources for related to child care, health and social services, financial assistance, children with special needs, and additional resources.
- 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.
- 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 Health Law Program – A downloadable 4-page overview with information on how to use Medicaid to respond to COVID-19.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – Provides COVID-19 information and resources for workers and employers.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Provides tips for taking care of behavioral health while social distancing.
- USAGov – Provides information on U.S. Governement responses to COVID-19.
- U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Updates and information related to Medicare, Medicaid and COVID-19.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Provides COVID-19 information and resources related to housing.
- U.S. Small Business Administration – Providing relief options during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 211 – Provides assistance in finding food, paying house bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services.
International
- Christian Horizons – Provides guidance on exposure to COVID-19.
- Coronavirus Fact Sheet – Provides information on COVID-19 and is available in 13 languages.
- United Nations – Provides COVID-19 information, updates, and resources.
- World Health Organization – Provides COVID-19 updates, information, and resources.
Local
- Brazoria County – Provides COVID-19 updates and information.
- City of Houston Disaster Recovery Information – Provides COVID-19 updates, information, and resources.
- The City of Houston, Emergency Operations Center – Provides COVID-19 updates and information.
- City of Orange – Published COVID-19 press releases, available in both English and Spanish.
- City of Port Aransas – Provides COVID-19 updates.
- City of Victoria – Provides COVID-19 information.
- Galveston County Health District – Provides updates and information on COVID-19.
- Gulf Coast COVID Survey – A Coronavirus community impact survey.
- Houston Emergency Operations Center – Providing COVID-19 updates.
- Houston Office of Emergency Management – Providing updates and information on the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Houston Recovers – Provides COVID-19 assistance resources.
- Houston Responds Coalitions – Provides COVID-19 information and updates.
- Houston Volunteer Lawyers – Provides COVID-19 information and updates.
- Katy Disaster Response – Provides the number to a call center and information related to COVID-19.
- Montgomery County – Provides updates and information relating to COVID-19.
- Ready Harris – Harris County Emergency Management Recovery Page
- United Way – Find out what your local United Way is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic by choosing your community’s location from the list provided.
This COVID-19 Disability Project is based on previous awards to Dr. Laura M. Stough at Texas A&M University and to Dr. Amy N. Sharp at the University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with other researchers and staff affiliated with Project REDD (Research and Education on Disability and Disaster). Project REDD is hosted and supported, in part, by the Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University.
Funding for the development of the REDDy Directory and the ReDiscovery Project was awarded from the following granting agencies: