Chicago Home Care Resources
CF Families Advised to Take Preventive Measures to Avoid Coronavirus
Article from Cystic Fibrosis News Today
COVID-19: Medical Communication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
A guide to prepare for hospital visits from the National Association of the Deaf.
COVID-19 What You Need to Know Infographic
A visual guide for individuals with disabilities.
COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families and Service Providers
The Arc has compiled resources to help people with intellectual and /or developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and service providers to understand this global pandemic.
COVID-19 Communication Rights Toolkit
A toolkit for patients with the coronavirus who need communication tools and supports due to speech-related disabilities It (1) explains your communication rights, (2) provides tips on advocating for them, and (3) has an accommodation request form you can bring to the hospital.
City of Chicago Coronavirus Response Center
Latest guidance and information on testing, public health department guidance, available resources, food, shelter and more during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus in Chicago – What Parents Need to Know
Article from Chicago Parent Magazine
Chicago Department of Public Health
Public health services, programs and resources.
Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies
All children have unique needs in emergencies, but care for children with special healthcare needs is often more complex because of their various health conditions and extra care requirements. They may have a hard time moving from one place to another, urgent or constant medical needs, difficulty communicating or have trouble with transitioning to different situations. A disaster can present all these difficulties at once.
The CDC provides information on how to prepare and respond so you can help maintain calm and keep your family safe.