Difference between revisions of "COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities"

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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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**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'''=

Revision as of 09:31, 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


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