The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a COVID-19 toolkit with communication resources explaining in plain language how people with IDD and caregivers can protect themselves from the virus.

From the Washington State Department of Health. Questions and answers.

Health care providers can now offer third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to certain immunocompromised individuals following recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP), and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.

This pdf file is a compilation of links and resources regarding covid-19 and people with disabilities.

pdf in English for WA and OR - updated 9/7/21.

pdf in Spanish for WA and OR - updated 9/7/21.

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is now available to help people with disabilities find vaccination locations in their communities, assist callers with making vaccination appointments, and connect callers to local services – such as accessible transportation – to overcome barriers to vaccination.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 12 and older following recommendations that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and extremely effective for 12 to 15-year-olds.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute $10-$50 toward the purchase price.

This project delivers accessible messages of critical health importance about COVID-19 to people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. The target audiences for translations of COVID-19 guidance are individuals who have limited mobility or are blind, deaf or have limited literacy skills resulting from a variety of factors. The alternative formats include simplified text documents, videos in American Sign Language (ASL), and both digital and embossed braille.

FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

Information from March 8, 2021 for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs and individuals & caregivers of people with developmental disabilities.

Aunque los niños en general están en menos riesgo por la COVID-19, los Niños y Jóvenes con Necesidades Médicas Especiales (CYSHCN, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden estar en mayor riesgo de sufrir un caso grave de COVID-19. A continuación se presenta información sobre las opciones para obtener acceso a vacunas en el estado de Washington para los CYSHCN, sus familias y sus proveedores.

WA Notify can alert you if you’ve been near another user who later tests positive for COVID-19. It is simple to add and your privacy is protected.

A new 24-hour support line is working to help individuals with developmental disabilities and those who care for them cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.

pdf in English and Spanish - updated November 2020

We are a coalition of nonprofits, volunteers, and community members coming together to help our neighbors through the current COVID-19 crisis to ensure that all are fed and have the ability to pay for and access other necessities.

Do you need assistance with mortgage or rent payments? Are you homeless or at risk of homelessness? Explore the 1,000 state and federal assistance programs hosted on Benefits.gov and check your eligibility using the Benefit Finder questionnaire.

pdf file with instructions and form for Washington residents to complete & have notarized.

pdf file with instructions and form for Oregon residents to complete & have notarized.

Free cell phones, low cost internet service & assistive technology for those who qualify.

Videos showing how to make your Apple devices more accessible.

By and for people with developmental disabilities.

From the Washington State Department of Health

A comic book to help those with Autism to understand COVID-19.