Additional Considerations for People with Disabilities
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From the World Health Organization: In March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, to be a pandemic, due to the speed and scale of transmission. WHO and public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Certain populations, such as those with disabilities, may be impacted more significantly by COVID-19. This impact can be mitigated if simple actions and protective measures are taken by key stakeholders.
COVID-19 and Managing Mental Health
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has guidance on managing mental health and coping during COVID-19 for children and caregivers, as well as guidance for higher education administrators.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America Psychologist Jelena Kecmanovic provides some science-based strategies and tips for coping with COVID-19 anxiety.
- Coping and Staying Emotionally Well During COVID-19-related School Closures
- 7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety
- Crisis Text Counselors: Anxious about coronavirus? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
COVID-19 and Students with Physical Disability Concerns
- Shepherd Center: COVID-19-specific information for people with mobility disabilities, spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, and chronic pain impairments.
- Wheelchair and Assistive Technology Users: Precautions for COVID-19 detailing proper cleaning considerations and techniques for wheelchairs and assistive technologies.
- COVID-19 Disability Specific Coverage features a section on considerations for those using attendant care.
COVID-19 and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
- National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes
- COVID-19: Medical Communication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- The CDC has uploaded a playlist of COVID-19 videos in ASL. Topics include: 10 Things You Can Do to Manage COVID-19 at Home, Symptoms of COVID-19, and COVID-19 Prevention Tips in ASL
COVID-19 and Students who are Blind or Low Vision
- National Federation of the Blind
- Accessible COVID-19 statistics tracker: An accessible tracker that conveys stats in easy-to-read data tables.
- Accessible and Easy Ways to Receive Meals Direct to Your Door: All downloads of this book free until August 31st, 2020. Paper braille and orders delivered on USB/thumb drives will be on sale at half price during this time, as well.
- Meet Me Accessibly – A Guide to Zoom Cloud Meetings from a Blindness Perspective: If you're new user, this free audiobook can provide basic information to help you navigate Zoom with a screen reader.
COVID-19 and Managing Chronic Illness
- Chronic conditions worsen coronavirus risk – here’s how to manage them amid the pandemic
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Lupus
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrom/ Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and COVID-19
- How COVID-19 Impacts People with Diabetes
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for patients with inflammatory bowel disease