Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources
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.
Complex Child’s COVID-19 Information
Complex Child, an online magazine written by parents of children with special healthcare needs and disabilities, has created a special section on tips and information about COVID-19 and children who are medically complex.
Concerns About COVID-19 and Epilepsy
Information from the Epilepsy Foundation on COVID-19 and epilepsy.
Cook County Vaccination Information
Find the latest information about the Cook County Department of Public Health’s vaccination plan, how to register to receive a vaccine and more on the CCDPH website.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created a new webpage for coping with stress in the difficult times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus in Chicago – What Parents Need to Know
Article from Chicago Parent Magazine
Coronavirus Resources for the Rare Disease Community
An aggregated list of resources from Global Genes.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association provides guidance to parents and caregivers of students who are bilingual and/or English language learners to help continue their development.
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.
COVID-19 Emotional Support Line
Memorial Behavioral Health has established an emotional support hotline, available at (217) 588-5509, to provide support to individuals who are experiencing anxiety or stress, even if they are not MBH patients. This hotline is operated by trained mental health professionals and is staffed seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.