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COVID-19 Resources
The Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma is monitoring the COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) pandemic and want to continue to provide education, guidance, and resources for families and self-advocates through all of our social media networks.
We will provide trusted information and resources from the list of categories below. First, are our tips helping you ‘FACE’ this time together through encouraging thoughts, healthy routines, dealing with emotions, connecting through technology, and our famous hashtags. Next, are additional categories related to COVID-19 from community, National, and Global trusted resources. As more information and resources become available, they will be added to this list:
1. From the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma
Encouraging thoughts are needed through these difficult times. Feel free to spread this positivity using #DDCO. | |||||||
It is always important to have healthy routines. Not only does it improve physicality but mental health as well.
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Recognize your emotions.
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Stay in touch with your friends and family by connecting through technology using FaceTime and other virtual, video apps.
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2. COVID-19 Vaccines
- Oklahoma’s COVID Vaccine Plan
- How Vaccines Can Help Protect you from OMH - English, Spanish
- Learn How Health Depts. Are Working Together for When Vaccines are Available - English, Spanish
- Topics Health Providers May Ask You About Side Effects and Safety - English, Spanish
- Find A Vaccine Near You
- Prioritization Groups for Receiving Vaccine
- Encouraging People to Vaccinate
- Finding Credible Vaccine Information - CDC
- COVID-19 Resources for the Developmental Disabilities Community
3. Oklahoma-Specific Resources
- Oklahoma State Dept. of Health Information: 1-800-522-0203
- Oklahoma Crisis Intervention Center: 405-945-6215
- Oklahoma Autism Center: 405-842-9995
- Oklahoma Disability Law Center: 405-525-7755 and their COVID Resource Page
4. Community Organizations
- TARC: 918-582-3628
- Administration for Community Living (ACL) COVID-19
- ACL - What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?
- ACL - Updating News Feed and Grant Opportunities
- COVID’s Impact on Family Caregivers
5. Oklahoma Mayor Updates
- Edmond: 405-348-8830
- Guthrie: 405-282-2489
- Lawton: 580-581-3500
- Mid-West City: 405-739-1209
- Moore: 405-793-5000
- Norman: 405-366-5406
- Oklahoma City: 405-297-2424
- Pauls Valley: 405-238-3308
- Ponca City: 580-765-2485
- Tulsa: 918-596-7411
- Yukon: 405-354-1895
6. National/Global Resources
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): 1-800-232-4636
- CDC COVID Disability Guide
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- World Health Organization: 1-202-974-3000
- Protecting Your Home Against Flu, Coronavirus, and Other Illnesses from the National Council for Safety, Protection and Wellness: 877-208-3907
- NNED - COVID-19 Resources for Diverse Communities: 720-446-0726
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 800-950-6264 or text "NAMI" to 741741
- National Institutes of Health - People with Developmental Disabilites and COVID Affected
7. Education Resources
- SDE Special Education
- Engaging Families to Support Distance Learning During Covid-19
- "The Role of the DSP and Coronavirus"
- Special Education Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Oklahoma Dept. of Education - Special Education Services During COVID-19
8. Abuse and Neglect Resources
9. Additional Resources
- California State Council on Developmental Disabilities Coronavirus Scam and Fraud Alert: English, Spanish
- New Hampshire’s Multi-Lingual Resources
- Emergency Picture Communication Aid: English
- Emergency Picture Communication Aid: Spanish
- CARES Act Bulletin
- Communicating with People with Disabilities through video and Communicating with People with Disabilities through Emergency Briefings from FEMA: 202-626-2500
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act 2020
- AAC, COVID and Medical Discrimination
- COVID 19 Plain Language For and By People with Disabilities
- American Sign Language and COVID Symbols for Deaf Community - Video 1, Video 2
- Medicaid and Medicare FAQ's for COVID-19 from ICF
For more resources, information, and activity/social distancing ideas while sheltering in place for COVID-19, visit our networks - Facebook, Twitter, and 'Current Issues' articles on our home page!
Resources listed are informational only and in no way imply approval or endorsement by the Council.