Accessing Services During the Pandemic

Publications and resources on providing day and employment services, vocational rehabilitation, and supporting community life engagement.

Lists websites for health departments and other state government services. Compiled by the Helen Keller National Center.

The document, from the Maryland Department of Education, provides guidance to support virtual and/or distance learning during the extended school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on public benefits accessed by individuals with disabilities, including SSI, SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and unemployment insurance.

Information from the Center for Parent Information and Resources, including educational services guidance, COVID-19 info in other languages, telecommuting technology and tips, home schooling, and coping.

These guidelines from the Helen Keller National Center include suggestions for communicating safely in a medical environment, working with support service providers (SSPs), and sample communication cards for health care settings.

Information about the impact of COVID-19 on medically complex children, including how they might be affected by the virus and preparing for hospitalization.

An open letter from the American Association of the DeafBlind to help healthcare professionals and DeafBlind individuals prepare for hospital stays.