Champaign Resources
Talking to Children About Coronavirus: ASL & English Resources
Information from the American Society for Deaf Children
“What Heart Patients Should Know About Coronavirus”
Information from the American Heart Association about “What Heart Patients Should Know About Coronavirus”
Heart Health and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
The American Heart Association provides science-based information and resources to protect your health and well-being, including information about vaccines, precautions for high-risk patients and more.
Travel Considerations for People with Down Syndrome [COVID-19]
Information from Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center
A Rare Response: Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic
This webinar recording from the National Organization for Rare Disorders provides expert guidance on living with a rare disease and maintaining physical and mental health in the time of COVID-19.
“Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times” toolkit
The “Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times” online toolkit is from an interdisciplinary team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to help families and caregivers supporting individuals with autism during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Resources for Immigrants in C-U: COVID-19 Edition
Compiled by the New American Welcome Center at the University YMCA
The Northern Illinois Food Bank partners with 900 feeding programs across 13 counties to serve our neighbors needing food. Please use the locator map below to find a food pantry or soup kitchen near you. Use the contact information provided to confirm hours of distribution and residency requirements.
Northeast Community Fund in Decatur
Northeast Community Fund helps families in the Decatur and Macon County community with food, clothing, household goods and funding for utility payments, obtaining IDs, baby formula and wipes, emergency lodging and prescription medicines. The organization’s food pantry provides monthly food baskets to those in need. It also operates a microfinance program and a program for families to work with a staff member and mentor to achieve short- and long-term goals to move towards self-sufficiency.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Apply for unemployment insurance if you are without access to paid sick leave or unable to work because of COVID-19.
(800) 244-5631