Ten Ways Children With Language Disorders Can Maintain Both Physical Distance and Social Connection During the Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 and School Closures: Tips for Parents of Bilingual Children and English Language Learners Receiving Speech-Language Therapy Services
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
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.