Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources
COVID-19 is challenging to explain, live through and communicate about. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides videos, posters, social stories, and interactive activities to help communicate with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities about COVID-19.
Five topics are featured in the toolkit:
- Getting a COVID-19 vaccine
- Wearing a mask
- Social distancing
- Hand washing
- Getting a COVID-19 test
The CDC also has a one-page, easy-to-understand tip sheet for caregivers.
The materials are also available in Spanish.
CDC One-Stop-Shop for COVID-19 Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a one-stop-shop for information on COVID-19 testing, treatment, mask supplies and vaccines.
Use this site to find:
- Your COVID-19 Community Level with recommendations for what precautions to take based on location
- Free masks (N95 respirators)
- Vaccine and booster sites
- Test to treat locations that provide testing and medication
The site also includes a phone number (800) 232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) for any questions.
CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information for COVID-19 vaccination administration, storage and handling, reporting and patient education for each specific vaccine at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html.
Centerstone in Southern Illinois
Centerstone provides help to those who are struggling with mental health issues and/or substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic through telephone and telehealth sessions with its professionals. Call (855) 608-3560 for help.
CF Families Advised to Take Preventive Measures to Avoid Coronavirus
Article from Cystic Fibrosis News Today
Chicago Department of Public Health
Public health services, programs and resources.
Children/Youth with Special Healthcare Needs – COVID-19 Checklist
The Ohio Department of Public Health developed this checklist for families of children with special healthcare needs to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Claire’s Place Emergency COVID-19 Fund for Cystic Fibrosis Community
Claire’s Place offers an Emergency COVID-19 Fund to address the need in the cystic fibrosis community to cover costs of food insecurity and extensive medical and prescription drug co-pays during the pandemic due to isolation or loss of income.
Claire’s Place is a non-profit organization that provides support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis.
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.