Ten Ways Children With Language Disorders Can Maintain Both Physical Distance and Social Connection During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association provides tips to help children with language disorders make social connections while sheltering in place.

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COVID-19 and School Closures: Tips for Parents of Bilingual Children and English Language Learners Receiving Speech-Language Therapy Services

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association provides guidance to parents and caregivers of students who are bilingual and/or English language learners to help continue their development.

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Do You Know Your Rights With COVID-19?

The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities provides this tip sheet for individuals with disabilities to help them advocate for their rights when they are sick.

Stay at Home Order – FAQ for Families

The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development has developed a frequently-asked-questions document for families that features updates on the status of child care programs, public and private schools and other essential information to support families –

Southern Illinois Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens and Mobile Markets

Southern Illinois Healthcare compiled this list of food pantries, soup kitchens and mobile markets in the following counties:

  • Jackson
  • Alexander
  • Franklin
  • Gallatin
  • Hamilton
  • Hardin
  • Perry
  • Pope
  • Pulaski
  • Williamson
  • Johnson
  • Massac
  • Saline
  • Union
  • White

COVID-19 Assistance for Southern Illinois Shawnee Health Service

COVID-19 Assistance for Southern Illinois Shawnee Health Service received a $250,000 grant from the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to serve the state’s most vulnerable residents. Shawnee Health Service is focused on deploying resources to Jackson, Williamson, and Union Counties. Assistance may be available to residents of other counties.

There are no restrictions on age or insurance coverage status. Anyone may request assistance, regardless of whether or not he or she is a patient or client of Shawnee Health Service. Grant funds will be used to assist southern Illinoisans with:

  • Food and basic needs
  • Temporary housing, rent, utilities, or mortgage
  • Utility and financial assistance
  • Out-of-pocket medical costs

If you would like to request assistance for yourself or on behalf of another person, please call Shawnee Health Service at (618) 519-9200.

COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities in Marginalized Communities

The Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition and the Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance, Inc., developed this centralized list of resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in marginalized communities.

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Illinois Life Span’s COVID-19 Resources

The Arc of Illinois provides COVID-19 resources for Illinois residents with developmental disabilities. The topics include general COVID-19 information, Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services and Supports information and webinar recordings on COVID-19 issues and services.

Latino Policy Forum

A roundup of helpful information, including funding, education, housing, immigration, food and more for the Latino community.

Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information And Resources

Mental Health America has compiled a range of resources and information for parents, caregivers, domestic violence survivors and more.