Here at the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, we know that this is an uncertain and complicated season to navigate. If you are experiencing life with a developmental disability, the COVID-19 epidemic can make life especially challenging. We have collected a number of essential resources here and will continue to update this page as new resources become available.
Disability Information and Access Line
Trained staff are standing by to help people with disabilities and older adults find vaccine locations, make appointments, and connect to local services and supports necessary to access vaccines. They also can provide information and address questions or concerns about the vaccine.
The new Disability Information and Assistance Center (DIAL) can be reached by calling 888-677-
Kansas COVID-19 Resources
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)’s COVID-19 page
Link: http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/
KDADS COVID-19 page
Link: https://www.kdads.ks.gov/covid-19
State of Kansas COVID-19 page
Link: https://covid.ks.gov/
Families Together’s COVID-19 page
Link: https://familiestogetherinc.org/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Disability Rights Center (DRC)’s COVID-19 Resource Guide
Link: https://www.drckansas.org/publications/covid-19-resource-guide
Kansas Department of Labor (DoL)
The Kansas DoL has information about unemployment on their homepage, as well as an unemployment page and a COVID-19 page
Link: https://www.dol.ks.gov/covid19response
KANSASWORKS
Link: https://www.kansasworks.com/ada/r/
COVID-19 TOPICS
Updated 29 July 2022
- General COVID-19 Information
- Staying Healthy
- Vaccines and Boosters
- Testing
- Getting Sick
- Coping
- Getting Out and Socializing
General COVID-19 Information
| Resource | Description | Link to resource |
| COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Plain Language | This guide gives an overview of Covid-19 that is easy to read and understand. | https://www.hcrs.org/assets/files/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information-in-Plain-Language.pdf |
| Easy to Read COVID-19 Materials | Assist with making vaccination appointments | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/easy-to-read/index.html |
| COVID-19 American Sign Language (ASL) Videos | CDC released videos with COVID-19 information for those who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J |
| Plain Language COVID-19 Materials | These plain language materials were developed by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network to make it easier to understand the details around the COVID-19 virus. | https://autisticadvocacy.org/resources/covid-pl/ |
Staying Healthy
| Resource | Description | Link to resource |
| Coronavirus Tips for Staying Healthy | This video was created by self-advocates at the WI Board for People w/ Develop. Disabilities to make it simple to understand how to avoid COVID-19. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Yl-BesvDw&t=1s |
| Shining a Light on Covid-19 News | This video was created by self-advocates at the WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities to share more recent information about COVID-19 now that things have been opening back up. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxgvwqJyUCQ |
| What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Wearing a Mask | COVID-19 keeps changing, but one thing that remains the same is the need for accessible information about what we can do to keep safe. This is why the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) made this resource in English and Spanish with accompanying videos. | https://www.selfadvocacyinfo.org/resource/what-you-need-to-know-about-covid-19-and-wearing-a-mask/ |
Vaccines and Boosters
| Resource | Description | Link to resource |
| Disabilities, Their Families | People with disabilities have the right to get a Covid-19 vaccine. In most cases, if you want to get the vaccine, you can. No one can keep you from getting it just because you have a disability or need extra help. If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing the vaccine, call Disability Rights Center of Kansas at 1-877-776-1541 or visit drckansas.org. | https://youtu.be/52w4QVVED-M |
| COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet | This resource page from Autistic Self Advocacy Network tells you What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots | https://autisticadvocacy.org/resources/covid-pl/vaccine/ |
| Disability Information and Access Line | Have you been looking for information about COVID-19 vaccines? The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is available to help people with disabilities get vaccinated and access COVID-19 tests. The DIAL's trained staff is standing by to: Help find local vaccination locations Assist with making vaccination appointments Help connect to available testing options, including help with ordering free at-home test kits through the program announced by the White House on January 14 Connect callers to local services – such as accessible transportation – to overcome barriers to vaccination and testing. | https://acl.gov/DIAL |
| Vaccinated and Free Videos | Video resources were developed and produced by Florida Self-Advocates Network to share the thoughts of statewide self-advocates on topics related to COVID-19 and vaccination. | https://www.selfadvocacyinfo.org/resource/vaccinated-and-free-videos/ |
| NY Office for People with Developmental Disabilities | This plain language flyer created by the NY Office for People With Developmental Disabilities gives has important information about getting your COVID-19 Booster. | https://opwdd.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/01/booster-flyer-final.pdf |
| What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine: Why you need a second shot | This video from Autistic Self Advocacy Network tells you What you need to know about COVID-19 booster shots | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC_nBYTxIPc |
Testing
| Resource | Description | Link to resource |
| Project ACT (Access Covid Tests) | Vaccinated? Vaccination, along with testing, is the best way of preventing COVID-19 spread. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. However, even fully vaccinated people have a chance of becoming infected and spreading the virus, so testing remains important for everyone.. Anyone age 5 and older is now eligible for vaccination. | accesscovidtests.org |
| How To Use a Self-Test | Interested in performing a COVID-19 test at home? This short video explains the basics of how to purchase a self-test, collect a specimen, perform the test, and dispose of the test. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBrf5BXkOaE |
| How To Use An At-Home Covid-19 Test (SARTAC Webinar) | March 3, 2022 - There are many different kinds of at-home tests for Covid-19. They are done in similar ways. During this session, we shared video and poster resources that explain using a home test for Covid-19. The videos and posters also help you learn how to read the results of your at-home test. | http://d3r5ngmnz0b984.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SARTAC-3.3.2022.pdf For additional COVID-19 Resources from SARTAC, visit https://www.selfadvocacyinfo.org/resources/sartac-zoom-meetings/ |
Getting Sick
| Resource | Description | Link to resource |
| What to do if You Test Positive for COVID-19 - 12-3-20 | This PDF from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) explains steps to take if you test positive for COVID-19 | https://bit.ly/kdhecovidpositivePDF |
| COVID-19 Vaccine for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Their Families, and Caregivers in Missouri | This plain language booklet created by our neighbors in Missouri explains the symptoms of Covid-19 and what to do if you’re sick. | https://bit.ly/mocovidguide |
| Infographic : How to prepare in case someone gets sick in your household | This infographic from the World Health Organization shows how to prepare in case someone in your household becomes ill with Covid-19. | https://bit.ly/whopreparesick |
| Infographic: Home care for COVID-19: Guide for family and caregivers | This infographic from the World Health Organization shows how to be prepared to care for someone in the home | https://bit.ly/whocovidhomecare |
| Infographic: What to do if someone in your household tests positive for COVID-19 | This infographic from the World Health Organization shows the steps to take if someone in your household becomes ill with Covid-19. | https://bit.ly/whocovidpositivetest |
| Infographic: I just found out I have COVID-19 | This infographic from the World Health Organization shares how to communicate you have COVID-19 | https://bit.ly/whoihavecovid |
| Long COVID Video Series | Learn more about “Long Covid” with this series of educational videos. Written transcripts are also available. | https://longcovid.physio/long-covid-video-series |
Coping
| Resource | Description | Link to resource |
| COVID-19-Help Booklets | This series of COVID-19-Help Booklets will help you tackle the emotional and mental health side of coping with COVID-19. | https://connectability.ca/covid-19/covid-19-information-plain-language/ |
| Care for yourself one small way each day | This infographic shares ways you can take care of your mental health during COVID-19. | https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/care-for-yourself/pdfs/General-Public-Care-for-Yourself.pdf |
Getting Out and Socializing
| Resource | Description | Link to resource |
| How to Protect Yourself & Others | This page from the CDC explains simple steps to preventing getting stick from COVID-19. | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html |
| Advice for the public: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) | This page from the World Health Organization outlines basic advice for staying safe from COVID-19. | https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public |
| Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Small public gatherings | This page from the Word Health Organization answers questions about getting togeter in small groups. | https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-small-public-gatherings |
| Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Travel advice for the general public | This page from the Word Health Organization offers travel advice during COVID-19. | https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-travel-advice-for-the-general-public |
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