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
Supporting Children With Autism During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The Child Mind Institue has created tips to supporting children with autism during the coronavirus outbreak. Tips include developing routines, maintaining goals, promoting social communication and personal independence, schedules and an emergency plan for children with Autism during the Coronavirus pandemic.
UFT Free Mental Health Hotline
UFT has expanded the BRAVE hotline to provide general mental health support for New York City public school students and their families. If you call 212.709.3222 on any weekday between 2:30 and 9:30 p.m., you'll reach a licensed mental health provider.
This information is for NYC residents.
OMH COVID Emergency Telemental Health and Program Guidance
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has issued the OMH COVID Emergency Telemental Health and Program Guidance. In response to New York States declaration of an emergency, OMH created guidelines for emergency telemental health services as well as program guidance, effective March 7th, 2020.
This resource is for New York State residents.
NYC Well Suicide Prevention Resources
The Suicide Prevention Resources document from NYC Well provides helpful mental health information and resources for suicide prevention during the COVID-19 crisis. It includes prevention tips, how to help others, warning signs, creating a suicide safety plan, and where to seek support if you are feeling overwhelmed and how to look after your emotional well-being.
NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline
NYLAG has launched the NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline to help NYC residents impacted by COVID-19 to get answers to their legal questions. The hotline is open Monday-Friday, from 10am-1pm.
NYLAG's COVID-19 hotline can offer advice on the following:
Standby Guardianship Information
A Standby Guardian is someone a parent or legal guardian can appoint as a temporary guardian of their minor child. It is valid for 60 days from the "triggering event." This law firm's site provides an informational video and forms on how to ensure care of a minor child if a parent or legal guardian should fall ill and become unable to care for them.
Keoni Movement Arts Online Classes
Keoni Movement Arts is an organization that offers accessible yoga, gymnastics and dance classes to individuals of all ages with disabilities in the greater New York City Area. Keoni Movement Arts is now offering Keoni Movement Arts Online classes for yoga and dance. To sign up for virtual yoga and dance classes, visit the online calendar located on the website.
Extreme Kids & Crew Virtual Programming
Extreme Kids & Crew is offering Extreme Kids & Crew Virtual Programming. These are interactive online programs for children and teens with disabilities, their parents and other family members. Programs focus on topics such as storytime, socialization, parent support, book clubs, exercise and more.
COVID-19: ¡Yo puedo ayudar!
Esta breve historia, les enseña a los niños pequeños aprender sobre el coronavirus y la importancia de lavarse las manos.
Mi historia sobre pandemias y corona virus
Breve historia con imagenes visuales muy útil para que los padres ayuden a calmar la posible ansiedad de sus hijos durante la pandemia.
COVIBOOK en Español
Este breve cuento fue creado para apoyar y tranquilizar a los niños menores de 7 años, con respecto a COVID-19. Puede ayudar a las familias a discutir la gama completa de emociones que surgen de la situación actual.
COVID-19 Preparations for Medically Complex Children
Complex Child, a monthly online magazine, has created COVID-19 preperations for medically complex children. There are 10 suggested tips for families of children with complex medical needs to follow during the COVID-19 pandemic. As states shut down and issue shelter-in-place orders, it is critical for families of children who are medically complex to prepare as much as possible. Tips include creating an emergency plan for your child, creating a care plan or manual for your child, setting up Telehealth visits, and making pharmacy plans.
Advocates for Children: NYC Department of Education Updates
Advocates for Children has a listing of New York City Department of Education (DOE) updates, including information on Remote Learning Plans for students with disabilities, Early Intervention services, IEP meetings, and remote learning resources.
This information is for NYC residents.
Hospital Preparation Forms for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Hospital Preparation Forms for People with Intellecutal/Developmental Disabilities are available to download in every state and provide important information about a person with I/DD. These COVID-19 disability forms should be completed proactively prior to seeking medical attention for COVID-19 symptoms at any hospital.
COVIBOOK
COVIBOOK is a short story created to support and reassure children, regarding COVID-19. COVIBOOK can help families to discuss the full range of emotions arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic. COVIBOOK is offered in 25 languages.