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
Hospital Visitation Rules for People with I/DD
The New York Department of Health (DOH) updated COVID-19 guidance for hospital visitation rules for People with I/DD. Patients for whom a support person has been determined to be essential to the care of the patient (medically necessary) including patients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), and patients with cognitive impairments including dementia , the Department considers one support person at a time as essential to patient care in the emergency room or during hospitalization.
COVID-19: Coping and Emotional Well-being
COVID-19: Coping and Emotional Well-being offers guidance from The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available in multiple languages, this site offers tips and resources for staying connected with friends and family, coping with isolation, coping with stress, loss of a loved one, grief and loss in the workplace, and domestic violence.
NYC Manejo de Emergencias Listo Chica: Video COVID-19
Ready Girl de NYC Emergency Management comparte consejos para niños que se quedan en casa durante esta emergencia de salud pública. Este video está disponible en inglés con subtítulos en español.
Esta información es para residentes de Nueva York.
YouTube Learn at Home
YouTube Learn at Home partners with learning creators to bring parents & families resources and activities for children of different ages & areas of interest.
NYC Emergency Management Ready Girl: COVID-19 Video
NYC Emergency Management's Ready Girl shares tips for kids to keep them safe while staying at home during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Sprectrum Free Internet for Students and Teachers
Spectrum is offering free internet for students and teachers. Through Spectrum, the internet and WiFi will be free for 60-days for new Pre-K to 12, college student and teacher households who do not currently have internet or WiFi service. This discount will be applied as a credit for the first two months of internet services. Spectrum will waive any installation or pre-payment fees to help get you started.
Unemployment Insurance for people with I/DD
Home Delivered Meals for Long Island Residents
Home Delivered Meals for Long Island Residents is a program that prepares and regularly delivers meals to older adults, people with disabilities, and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves or traveling to a site where a meal is being served.
This information is for Long Island residents.
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities COVID-19 Resource Page
The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities COVID-19 Resource Page provides information specifically to inform people with disabilities on the resources available to the population during NYC's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 Healthcare Services For The Undocumented and Uninsured
On March 13 2020, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted an alert related to COVID-19 healthcare services for the undocumented and uninsured. The alert clarified that seeking or using healthcare services related to COVID-19 will NOT be considered under the public charge rule, even if the services are Medicaid-funded.
Anyone who needs help during the COVID-19 crisis should seek care without fear, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay for health services.
UC Davis Autism Distance Education Parent Training / ADEPT (Entrenamiento en Autismo para Padres Educación a la Distancia) Aprendizaje Interactivo Versión en Español
ADEPT (Autism Distance Education Parent Training) Interactive Learning is an original MIND Institute/CEDD 10-lesson interactive, self-paced, online learning module providing parents with tools and training to more effectively teach their child with autism and other related neurodevelopmental disorders functional skills using applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Online Education Series
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD’s Families First team is hosting an online education series for caregivers of young children with autism. The web series will include information on topics such as how to schedule your day at home during this time, how to structure specific activities within your day, and how to continue to work on goal areas while services may be paused. Participants are able to attend as few or as many as they would like, as this is not a series. Once you are registered for this opportunity, you are able to join any of the weeks you are able.
U.S. Department of Education Information and Resources for Caregivers and Schools
The U.S. Department of Education has created an information resource list for caregivers and schools regarding COVID-19. Their website includes at home activities for families and up to date policies and procedures for schools.
Thrive NYC
Thrive NYC provides mental health support by phone or online for New Yorkers to access while staying home. Many mental health services listed are free, regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status. For programs with costs, New York State has issued an emergency regulation requiring insurance companies to waive deductibles, copayments (copays), or coinsurance for in-network telehealth visits, including mental health services.
National Autism Association COVID-19 Resources for Families
The National Autism Association created a list of COVID-19 resources for families and caregivers. There are teaching tools for kids, tips for caregivers, information on how to practice social distancing, and helpful articles discussing COVID-19 prevention methods.