Mokena 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” Timely Toolkits
The Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM) Timely Toolkits are designed to support autistic individuals, their caregivers, and related professionals as they navigate through specific global and/or local events that may disrupt or impact routines.
The “Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times” online toolkit was created by 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 pandemic.
Timely Toolkits also provide:
- COVID-19 Resources
- Daily Living Resources
- Social Connectedness Resources
- Mental Health Resources
The Northern Illinois Food Bank delivers food and healthy eating services across 13 counties (Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago counties). The Northern Illinois Food Bank provides weekly drive-thru Mobile Markets with free and fresh groceries, an online food pantry, a recipes and nutrition hub, and free economic mobility learning resources.
How the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Affects You
Article from Investopedia about how coronavirus legislation affects individuals and their financial well-being.
Find Your Local Food Bank – Feeding America
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks and food programs helps millions of people find food and grocery help in their communities every year. Connect with your local food bank to learn about upcoming free food distributions and to apply for national food programs.
You can also visit Feeding Illinois for more information about Illinois food banks.
Expensify.org will reimburse families on SNAP benefits to purchase additional essential goods.