COVID-19 Resources
Links to resources for Local and National Updated Information, Early Childhood, Developmental Disability, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural and Linguistic Supports, and Georgetown University (COVID-19)
Local and National Updates about COVID-19
District of Columbia
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The DC Council
Work of the council is continuing and emergency legislation to provide additional protections to residents, supports for workers and small businesses, and expanded public health authority is being considered. See link to Mary Cheh's summary of draft -
DC Developmental Disabilities Council COVID-19 information page
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Office of the People’s Council – DC warns about consumer COVID-19 utility and other scams
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Washington Metropolitan Metro Authority - Daily service updates are posted on their home page
National
Early Childhood Resources
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Early Childhood Action Network: Early Childhood Focused COVID-19 Resources
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Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA Center)
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
The ECTA Center collection on the latest information relevant to the nation's early childhood programs and professionals. -
Tele-Intervention
Information specific to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, research on effectiveness, funding through Medicaid and private insurance, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.
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U.S. Department of Education, Information about COVID-19 Response
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Ensuring students with disabilities continue to receive services required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the event of school closures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Information for K-12 educators on flexibilities the Department could grant when it comes to the accountability standards required by law under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
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Beyond Borders in a Crises: the Global Response to Support Children
Developmental Disability Resources
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Administration for Community Living (ACL) Updated Information on COVID-19 for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
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DC Developmental Disabilities Council COVID-19 information page
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New Resources for Educators, Local Leaders on K-12 Flexibilities, Student Privacy, and Educating Students with Disabilities During Coronavirus Outbreak
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos issued new resources today that will assist education leaders in protecting student privacy and ensuring students with disabilities continue to receive services required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the event of school closures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Education Department also released important information for K-12 educators on flexibilities the Department could grant when it comes to the accountability standards required by law under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). -
Plain language resources on COVID-19
Mental and Behavioral Health Resources
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American Psychological Association Resources on Pandemics and COVID-19
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World Health Organization (WHO): Briefing note on addressing mental health and psychosocial aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Pandemic Resources
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for so social distancing, quarantine
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Talking to Children about COVID-19
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The National Child and Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PDF ,144KB)
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National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children about COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
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Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (PDF, 12.8MB) - Resource provides helpful information how to talk with children of different age groups
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Story written by a child social worker to help children make sense of the current situation
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Zero to Three - Tips for Families
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Cultural and Linguistic Supports
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Accessible COVID-19 Resources for the Blind National Federation of the Blind
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Print Resources on COVID-19 in Languages Other Than English
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Resources for Deaf people
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Office of the People’s Council – DC warns about consumer COVID-19 utility and other scams
For language access:- (Amharic) CONSUMER ALERT-Warning of Scams During Coronavirus Health Emergency 4-19-2020.docx
- (Chinese) CONSUMER ALERT-Warning of Scams During Coronavirus Health Emergency 4-19-2020.docx
- (Spanish) CONSUMER ALERT-Warning of Scams During Coronavirus Health Emergency 4-19-2020_.docx
- (Vietnamese) CONSUMER ALERT-Warning of Scams During Coronavirus Health Emergency 4-19-2020.docx
- (French) CONSUMER ALERT-Warning of Scams During Coronavirus Health Emergency 4-19-2020.docx
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Spanish Language / Recursos en español
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Tips and Tools for Reaching Limited English Proficient Communities in Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Effective communication with limited English proficient individuals increases the safety of the entire community, saves lives, and is consistent with your mission and the law.