COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities, their Families, Service Providers and the Workforce that Supports them

This list of resources have been compiled by the UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development.to help people with disabilities, their families, service providers and the workforce that supports them have access to the latest information about COVID-19.

Coronavirus at Work: FAQs Around Disabilities

Understood’s Workplace Initiative has collected key resources from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and others.

Conversation Starter Kit

The Conversation Starter Kit is a useful tool to help you have the conversation with a family member, friend, or other loved one about your – or their – wishes regarding end-of-life care.

CONTACT of Northern Illinois

CONTACT of Northern Illinois, a United Way of Northwest Illinois partner agency, is the central access point for people in need in Stephenson County.

(815) 233-4357

Contact Ministries in Springfield

Serves the greater Springfield community by providing referrals, food, clothing, shelter, financial assistance and other programs. (217) 753-3939

Chicago Transit Authority

What the CTA is doing to mitigate risk during COVID-19.

Chambana Moms Coronavirus

Updates from local group on Coronavirus

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services so that beneficiaries can receive a wider range of services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility.

Catholic Charities COPE Line

A free service for all people living in the 28-county Springfield diocese. Therapists will provide a calming, professional and empathetic ear to those experiencing situational stress and anxiety related to COVID-19.

Call (217) 321-8343.

Capitol Township

(217) 525-1736