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Russian Resources for Families and Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Hands & Voices is a nationwide, parent-driven organization supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology.
Hands & Voices working in partnership with the St. Petersburg Early Intervention Institute provides a Russian translation of materials aimed at improving services and child outcomes.
“We Can Do This” COVID-19 Vaccine Information, Toolkits and Resources
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services‘ “We Can Do This” campaign features consistent, fact-based COVID-19 public health information and shareable resources in multiple languages and formats all in one place.
“We Can Do This” provides facts sheets, posters, social media posts, videos and outreach toolkits on topics including:
- Tailored information for at-risk groups
- Booster information
- Finding and preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine
- COVID-19 survivor stories and testimonials
- Ask the doctor videos
The Arc’s Virtual Program Library
The Arc’s Virtual Program Library is a free hub full of on-demand activities that people with disabilities, and their families and service providers can do at home.
Topics include arts, community and life skills, health and wellness, virtual clubs, and more. Service providers can also find and share resources to facilitate or deliver live, remote programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Conversation/ La Conversación – COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the Latino Community
The Conversation/ La Conversación website features Latinx doctors, nurses and promotoras providing accessible facts and dispelling misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines.
It includes an extensive library of frequently-asked-questions videos in English and Spanish to address common questions from the Latino community.
FoodFinder’s free website and app display an interactive food assistance map, helping users find their nearest food pantry or other free food programs anywhere in the United States.
- Website: https://foodfinder.us/
- App: “FoodFinder – Fighting Hunger”
- Email: info@foodfinder.us
Disability Belongs™ COVID-19 Resources and Vaccine Information for People with Disabilities
Disability Belongs™ provides an extensive list of COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities, communications tools in a wide variety of languages and toolkits in American Sign Language (ASL).
They also include a toolkit with steps for making events accessible for all and information focusing on accessibility, well-being and assistance programs from a variety of sources.
Disability Belongs™ Virtual Education & Students With Disabilities Resource Guide
Disability Belongs™ Virtual Education & Students with Disabilities Resource Guide offers a wide range of information for supporting student success. This toolkit includes:
- Virtual resource guides
- Homeschool programs
- Information on legal rights
- Special education resources
- Mental health resources and more
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and VaccineFinder from Boston Children’s Hospital, Vaccines.gov provides information and help with:
- Finding recommended vaccines for respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, the flu and RSV
- Making an appointment
- Answering frequently asked questions about the vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Parents With Children With Disabilities
Vax for All provides information to help take the stress out of making a COVID-19 vaccine decision for your child with autism and other disabilities. Resources on the website include:
- Stories, videos and other kid-friendly disability resources
- How vaccines work – explanations for children and adults
- A vaccine appointment scheduling tool
- Information about in-home vaccine appointments for children in Illinois
Parents may text HELLO to (260) VAX-4ALL / (260) 829-425 to find information or chat.
Para obtener información sobre cómo vacunar a su hijo, envíe un mensaje de texto con HOLA al (260) 829-4255.
Etiquette: Interacting with People with Disabilities
People with disabilities are individuals with families, jobs, hobbies, likes and dislikes, and problems and joys. While the disability is an integral part of who they are, it alone does not define them.
RespectAbility offers tips and resources to educate the public about etiquette and interacting with people with disabilities. Featured information includes:
- A disability sensitivity training video from the D. C. Office of Disability Rights
- The United Spinal Association’s Disability Etiquette booklet (Spanish) (Chinese)