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*'''[https://www.at3center.net/repository/EmergencyManagement Emergency Management Resources from AT3]'''
*'''[https://www.at3center.net/repository/EmergencyManagement Emergency Management Resources from AT3]'''
**Resources from the National Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance and Training (AT3) Center
**Resources from the National Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance and Training (AT3) Center
*'''[https://www.fcc.gov/keep-americans-connected FFC Keep Americans Connected Initiative]
**Over 650 companies and associations have signed the pledge to Keep Americans Connected
**Ensures that Americans do not lose their broadband or telephone connectivity as a result of these exceptional circumstances


*'''[https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders/2020-executive-orders Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's 2020 Executive Orders]
*'''[https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders/2020-executive-orders Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's 2020 Executive Orders]
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*'''[https://www.nmdunited.org/covid-19-guideCOVID-19 Plan and Prep Guide for Adults Living with Neuromuscular Disabilities]'''
*'''[https://www.nmdunited.org/covid-19-guideCOVID-19 Plan and Prep Guide for Adults Living with Neuromuscular Disabilities]'''
*Provides fact-based, reliable resources that educate our community on how to reduce and prevent the spread of COVID-19, while also providing practical coping tools and life-management strategies that can be used not just for this specific situation, but for addressing any viral or bacterial infection risk.
**Provides fact-based, reliable resources that educate our community on how to reduce and prevent the spread of COVID-19, while also providing practical coping tools and life-management strategies that can be used not just for this specific situation, but for addressing any viral or bacterial infection risk.


*'''[https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/financial-resiliency-tips.pdf Promoting Financial Health and Resiliency for People with Disabilities and Their Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic]'''
*'''[https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/financial-resiliency-tips.pdf Promoting Financial Health and Resiliency for People with Disabilities and Their Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic]'''
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**Sign up for free alerts from USPS for when and what mail is being delivered
**Sign up for free alerts from USPS for when and what mail is being delivered
**Great for limiting trips to the mailbox
**Great for limiting trips to the mailbox


='''Entertainment and Recreation'''=
='''Entertainment and Recreation'''=
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*'''[https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19 Comcast COVID-19 Response]
*'''[https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19 Comcast COVID-19 Response]
**Xfinity Wifi free for everyone and other benefits  
**Xfinity Wifi free for everyone and other benefits  
*'''[https://www.fcc.gov/keep-americans-connected FFC Keep Americans Connected Initiative]
**Over 650 companies and associations have signed the pledge to Keep Americans Connected
**Ensures that Americans do not lose their broadband or telephone connectivity as a result of these exceptional circumstances


*'''Microsoft Teams
*'''Microsoft Teams
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**Free virtual meetings and resources
**Free virtual meetings and resources
**[https://www.huffpost.com/entry/zoom-hacks-work-meetings-virtual-happy-hours_l_5e7ba807c5b6cb9dc1991ef4 Zoom Hacks for Work Meetings and Virtual Happy Hours]
**[https://www.huffpost.com/entry/zoom-hacks-work-meetings-virtual-happy-hours_l_5e7ba807c5b6cb9dc1991ef4 Zoom Hacks for Work Meetings and Virtual Happy Hours]


='''Education'''=
='''Education'''=

Revision as of 09:37, 2 April 2020

Helpful Apps

Visit the Tools for Life App Finder for apps on teleworking, social distancing, emergency preparedness and more


Planning Guides and Resources

  • FFC Keep Americans Connected Initiative
    • Over 650 companies and associations have signed the pledge to Keep Americans Connected
    • Ensures that Americans do not lose their broadband or telephone connectivity as a result of these exceptional circumstances
  • Plan and Prep Guide for Adults Living with Neuromuscular Disabilities
    • Provides fact-based, reliable resources that educate our community on how to reduce and prevent the spread of COVID-19, while also providing practical coping tools and life-management strategies that can be used not just for this specific situation, but for addressing any viral or bacterial infection risk.
  • USPS Informed Delivery
    • Sign up for free alerts from USPS for when and what mail is being delivered
    • Great for limiting trips to the mailbox

Entertainment and Recreation

  • Audible
    • Offering free titles for kids


Connectedness/Virtual Platforms

  • FFC Keep Americans Connected Initiative
    • Over 650 companies and associations have signed the pledge to Keep Americans Connected
    • Ensures that Americans do not lose their broadband or telephone connectivity as a result of these exceptional circumstances

Education

  • Dr.Seuss
    • Read, play games and hang out with Dr. Seuess


Software

  • Crick Software
    • Free access to Clicker@home for schools closed due to COVID-19
  • Dolphin SuperNova
    • 3 months free access to any edition of SuperNova: Magnifier, Magnifier and Speech or Magnifier and Screen Reader


Speech/Communication

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