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 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
Conversations with America: Unpacking the COVID-19 Vaccine Video
"Conversations with America: Unpacking the COVID-19 Vaccine" seeks to provide clarity on the most common concerns people have about the COVID-19 vaccine. The video features Bishop T.D. Jakes and leading experts, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Kizzy Corbett, Dr. Jill Waggoner, and Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu. It also provides information on how the COVID-19 vaccine relates to minority communities.
Advocates for Children Trainings and Workshops
Advocates for Children of New York conducts hundreds of trainings and workshops year-round, providing parents and professionals with the most up-to-date information so that they are equipped to advocate on behalf of their children. The link below provides access to previously recorded webinars and a monthly calendar to register for upcoming trainings. Topics for trainings include:
Active Connections Exercise for Everybody
Active Connections is a universal fitness program in Rockland County. Active Connections is currently offering virtual live classes and unlimited access to a library of customized exercise videos. Members will receive a personalized physical assessment/fitness evaluation performed by licensed, trained clinicians and exercise programs based upon your own unique needs with classes led by trained professionals.
Please click on the link below for more information on fees to join the program, or call the number listed
COVID-19 Vaccines for NYC Residents with Developmental Disabilities
On February 5, 2021, Governor Andrew M.
New Jersey COVID-19 Testing Locations
Free COVID-19 testing is available at many locations across New Jersey. You can find a list of free public testing locations in New Jersey by county, including short-term pop-up testing sites. You can search New Jersey's 400+ permanent testing locations, both public and private, using the test site finder tool here.
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) projects
Social Security Administration (SSA) offers benefit advice through Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Projects (WIPA). WIPA projects provides free benefits counseling to Social Security disability beneficiaries to help them make informed decisions about work.
You can work with a WIPA project if you:
What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
This article explains workers’ rights as they apply to the coronavirus. Some of the topics discussed within this article include:
- Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Exams
- Confidentiality of Medical Information
- Reasonable Accommodation, Pandemic-Related Harassment Due to National Origin, Race, or Other Protected Characteristics,
- Furloughs and Layoffs
- Vaccinations
Know Your Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic Series
The National Disabilities Rights Network created a series of videos explaining what your rights are and what you can do if you believe your rights are being violated. We hope this series will help to strengthen self-advocacy, address racial inequities, and protect the rights/lives of people with disabilities. Video topics include Transportation Rights, Housing Rights, Healthcare Rights, Education rights and more.
Notify NYC American Sign Language Message: COVID-19 Vaccine
Notify NYC has created a YouTube video to share information on the COVID-19 vaccine in American Sign Language.
This resource is for residents of New York City.
NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Finder
The Vaccine Finder is a one-stop site for New Yorkers to find their nearest COVID-19 vaccination location. The Vaccine Finder can also provide New Yorkers with information to schedule vaccination appointments. To get started, type in an address, ZIP code, or click “near me” to find a list of nearby provider locations. You will also see links and phone numbers to schedule an appointment. Each site manages its own schedules and appointments. This tool is intended help make site information – including scheduling options – easily accessible to New Yorkers.
NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Command Center
The NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Command Center is a dedicated interagency effort created by the Mayor's Office to coordinate vaccine distribution throughout the city. The Center will ensure all New Yorkers have up-to-date information about the vaccine and its benefits. For the latest information on COVID-19 vaccinations in New York City, please visit their website.
This resource is for residents of New York City.
COVID-19 Vaccine Facts for People with Developmental Disabilities
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School created a COVID-19 vaccine fact sheet for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The fact sheet helps to explain:
Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine: A Social Story for People with Developmental Disabilities
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical created a social story for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help explain getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is a medicine that prevents people from getting COVID-19. Like most vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine is given by shots using a needle. This social story can help people understand why it’s important to get a COVID-19 vaccine and what to expect.
What New Yorkers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
The New York City Health Department has created a fact sheet called What New Yorkers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines. The fact sheet covers the following topics:
- Do the vaccines work?
- Are the vaccines safe?
- Are there side effects?
- Who can get a vaccine and how much will it cost?
- Where can I get a vaccine?
- Should I get a vaccine if I already had COVID-19?
- When I get vaccinated, can I stop physical distancing and wearing a face covering?
This resource is for residents of New York City.
Eligibility for the COVID-19 Vaccine in New York State
New York residents can use this website to check their eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccination and can sign up to be messaged (via SMS or e-mail) when they are eligible to be vaccinated. The website will also tell you where you can get vaccinated if you are eligible to receive it.
This resource is for residents of New York City and New York State.