Accessible Communications
COVID-19 Resources
Easy to Read
Easy-to-read information about coronavirus Inclusion Europe
UNICEF
Guidance for children with disabilities during the pandemic (Word Document)
Guide on risk communication for children and adult with disabilities. (Word Document)
Plain language tips for support staff – Written by people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Public health flyers in 30+ languages
Easy Read information on COIVD-19
Plain Language guide on COVID-19
People with hearing disabilities
ASL – Covid-19 ASL Hotline
Communicating with medical staff during COVID-19 – A guide for Deaf/HOH community
Comcast announces comprehensive COVID-19 response for users
COVID-19 information in different languages
COVID-19 ASL videos from the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission
Medical/surgical masks to support lip-reading
People who are DeafBlind
Social Media – Creating Accessible Social Media Posts for those who are DeafBlind
Facebook Group – DeafBlind Community COVID-19 Information
Resources for Caregivers and Providers
Emergency Picture Communication Aid
Emergency Picture Communication Aid (Spanish)
Plain Language Prevention Recommendations
Plain Language Prevention Recommendations (Spanish)
Plain Language Information By and For People with Disabilities
Plain Language Information By and For People with Disabilities (Spanish)
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19
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News
- 1. More caution in health services as cases rise
- 2. COVID-19 support extended for vulnerable communities
- 3. RC told disabled people disproportionately affected during Omicron wave
- 4. Study reveals COVID was deadlier for people with intellectual disabilities
- 5. Risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease increases by 50-80% in older adults