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
Easterseals Coronavirus Tools and Resources
The Easterseals Illinois Autism Partnership has created Coronavirus Tools and Resources for families and schools. These tools include a coronavirus social story, school closure toolkit, social distancing social story, social stories for adults, communication and visual supports, and routine builders.
Department of Education Assistive Technology and Tech Support
The NYC Department of Education is providing assistive technology and tech support online. On the site you will find a list of commonly used assistive technology devices and software. You can click on the link that matches your family member's device and/or software for infiormation on how to use the device. You can also call the DOE's Service Desk for tech support.
This information is for NYC residents
Guide to Stimulus Checks for People with Disabilities
The Guide to Stimulus Checks for People with Disabilites describes what the stimulus check is, who qualifies and how people with disabilities can apply. There are also FAQ's related to the process such as when will I get my check ? How much will the check be? How do I get a check for my child? Will the check impact other benefits such as food stamps, SSI and Medicaid ?
Autism Speaks Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit
Autism Speaks Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit aims to provide strategies and resources to make challenging behaviors associated with autism more manageable for caregivers. The guiding principle used in developing this kit is that each individual with autism and their family should feel safe and supported, and live a healthy life filled with purpose, dignity, choices, and happiness.
CDC Centro de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades
Para obtener más información acerca de las precauciones que se pueden tomar para prevenir la propagación del coronavirus.
US Citizen and Immigration Services en Español
Alertas de USCIS en respuesta al Coronavirus 2019
Make the Road New York en Español
Make the Road New York es la mayor organización de base progresiva liderada por inmigrantes en el estado de Nueva York. Acceso a salud, compromiso civil, servicios legales, alfabetización de adultos y mucho más.
USA GOV COVID-19 en Español
Respuesta del Gobierno ante el coronavirus (COVID-19), Salud y seguridad, beneficios, inmigración y transportación, dineros e impuestos, educación, estafas y fraudes, vivienda, votaciones y mucho más.
ACCESS NYC en Español
Puede solicitar ayuda en la ciudad de Nueva York para comida, dinero, vivienda, trabajo, transportación y mucho más.
Esta información es para residentes de Nueva York.
Social Story on COVID-19 in Multiple Languges
A short story written by author Manuela Molina about COVID-19. Available in multiple languages.
GROWINGUP NYC
Los Centros de Educación Especial para Padres proporcionan información y recursos a familias de estudiantes con discapacidades. Los centros pueden ayudar a las familias a involucrarse más en la educación de su hijo, a entender las discapacidades de su hijo, a resolver prontamente los problemas con las familias y los distritos escolares, y más.
Esta información es para residentes de Nueva York.
Easterseals Coronavirus herramientas y recursos
La Asociación de Autismo Easterseals Illinois ha creado herramientas para familias y escuelas que incluyen: una historia social de coronavirus, kit de herramientas de cierre escolar, historia social de distanciamiento social, historias sociales para adultos, comunicación y apoyo visual, y constructores de rutina.
Thrice NYC en Español
Apoyo de salud mental para los neoyorquinos pueden acceder mientras se quedan en casa. Los neoyorquinos pueden acceder a una variedad de servicios de salud mental por teléfono o en línea. Todos los servicios de salud mental enumerados son gratuitos, independientemente de la cobertura del seguro o el estado migratorio.
Esta información es para residentes de Nueva York.
SCOPE Emergency Child Care Program for Long Island Residents
SCOPE Emergency Child Care Programs for Long Island residents are available to the children of first responders, medical service providers, transit workers and where space permits, other essential workers for the residents of participating school districts in Nassau and Suffolk. While most school districts are participants in this program, you may wish to check with the school district in which you reside to ensure they are participating. Enrollment is on a first come first serve basis and enrollment may be limited based on space and/or staffing.
YMCA of Long Island Emergency Child Care Services
The YMCA of Long Island is providing emergency child care services for health care professionals, first responders, and essential personnel who live in Long Island. During this Emergency Child Care Program, kids will enjoy arts & crafts, games, activities, and more under the care of our licensed, expert child care staff.
This information is for Long Island residents.