COVID-19 Database for People with I/DD, Caregivers, and Staff
During the COVID-19 emergency we want to help you find resources at this challenging time. YAI staff has gathered some important information and resources for families to access which are shared below. You can type in a search or filter by category or age range. For those looking to see newly added resources, they will now show at the top of the list.
For additional information please feel free to call us at 212.273.6182 or email link [at] yai.org
NYS COVID-19 emotional support helpline
The NYS COVID-19 emotional support helpline is being supported by thousands of Mental Health professionals to support people in New York State experiencing emotional trauma. If you're not feeling ok, call 844.863.9314
This information is for NYS residents
Help Now NYC
Help Now NYC has a list of resources available for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19 or are seeking additional assistance. In addition, there is guidance on how New Yorkers can help those affected by COVID-19 through volunteering and donation opportunities.
This information is for NYC residents.
Donate NYC
DonateNYC, a program of the NYC Department of Sanitation, has resources for individuals, businesses, schools, and agencies to give and receive donated items.
This information is for NYC residents.
Operation 5 Borough Food Drive
FreshDirect is partnering with local organizations and businesses to give away 2,000 boxes of shelf-stable food daily across the five boroughs through the citywide initiative "Operation 5-Borough Food Drive".
This information is for NYC residents.
COVID-19 Resources for the Deaf Community
A crowd sourced resource guide for the deaf community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Let's Talk About The Coronavirus Social Narrative Video
This video teaching story created by UM-NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities explains COVID-19 and how people can protect themselves.
Coping with Routine Disruptions
This video and article created by Autism Speaks provides guidance on how to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19.
Working from home: Developing a new routine
This article provides guidance for people on the autism spectrum on how to adjust to working from home.
Promoting Financial Health and Resiliency for People with Disabilities and Their Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development (CDICD), managed by National Disability Institute (NDI), has developed five strategies and resources to assist people with disabilities in taking steps to maintain financial health.
CoronaMetro
This simple site is to help people donate their unused metrocards to essential workers that need those metrocards while traveling on the subways during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This resource is for New York City only
How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus
Jamie Howard, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at the Child Mind Institute presents a short video on how to talk to in a reassuring way to children about the coronavirus COVID-19.
Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Coping with Grief and Loss through Death or Divorce
This article by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism talks about grief and loss through death and divorce and how it impacts people with autism, support strategies, and resources.
How Do People with an Intellectual Disability Grieve?
This Exploring Your Mind article reviews the stages of grief and how to help someone with an intellectual and/or developmental disability manage grief.
Helping People With Intellectual Disabilities Cope With Loss
A two-page pdf from Vanderbilt Kennedy center which simply reviews misconceptions, expressions of grief, strategies, and resources for those supporting a person with I/DD with loss of a loved one.
Q&A on COVID-19 and Down Syndrome
These Q&A sheets answer many questions about Down syndrome and COVID-19, specifically what may be unique about the virus in people with Down syndrome, how to help prevent the spread of the virus, what some common symptoms are, and what to think about when making decisions.