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- Education, Public Health & Policy: Announcements from Santa Clara County, Centers for Disease Control, California Department of Education, ways to advocate, medical alerts, public health, etc.
- Home-Based Learning, Activities & Recreation: Ideas for at-home learning, assistive technology, working from home, yoga, art, educational videos, resources for kids, etc.
- Self-Care, Family Health & Wellness: Information on mental health, social stories, ways to connect with parents, self-care, healthy recipes, etc.
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Education, Public Health & Policy
Announcements from Santa Clara County, Centers for Disease Control, California Department of Education, ways to advocate, medical alerts, public health, etc.
*** Santa Clara County Public Health Department for the most up-to-date information on coronavirus in Santa Clara County, California.
*** Santa Clara County Public Health Department: Free COVID-19 Testing Sites
***Santa Clara County Public Health Department: Indoor Mask Requirement Update_March 2 2022
*** Santa Clara County Office of Education: Recovery and Reopening Santa Clara County Schools
*** California Department of Education: Distance Learning
***RespectAbility Brochure: Virtual Education & Students With Disabilities Resource Guide
*** CA Department of Public Health: Coronavirus Information
*** CA Department of Public Health: Update on Hospital Visitor Limitations Guidance for COVID-19
*** CaliforniaALL: Mask Use
*** Public Health Orders: Santa Clara County
*** Unemployment Benefits Insurance Information: Santa Clara County
*** CA Employment Development Dept: Information you need to file an unemployment insurance claim
*** Johns Hopkins University: Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases
*** Johns Hopkins University: COVID-19 United States Cases by County
*** CA Employment Development Dept: The EDD provides a variety of support services to individuals affected by COVID-19 in California.
*** Social Security Offices: Online Services Remain Available
*** Senators of the 116th Congress
*** US House of Representatives
*** CDC: Clean & Disinfect – Interim Recommendations for US Households with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019
*** White House Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force
*** COVID-19 resources are now available in American Sign Language on CDC’s YouTube page
*** World Health Organization: Coronavirus Overview
*** National Institutes of Health: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
***Planetree Health Library: Trusted Sources of Information vs. Scams or Fake News
*** Measures to Support Renters Affected by COVID-19: FAQ
*** Immigrant information in Santa Clara County for COVID-19
*** Updates Regarding Santa Clara County Services During Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
California State Council on Developmental Disabilities easy-to-use, plain language documents of what to do during the virus outbreak. Download in English here, and Spanish here.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Critical Updates on COVID-19
CDC Resources in Languages Other Than English
Policy Innovators in Education: Rapid Response Resources to Coronavirus
US Department of Education FAQs: FERPA and COVID-19
FAA: COVID Resources from Airlines
Emergency Rent: Setting up a program to help with emergency rent
Food Distribution in Santa Clara County: Catholic Charities working with Second Harvest and Meals on Wheels. Hotline for those in need of this service: 800-984-3663. It is answered between 8am and 5pm. After hours, people can call 211.
School Responses to COVID-19: ELL/Immigrant Considerations
DREDF: COVID-19 Information, Response, and Planning
Health Consumer Alliance: Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare telemedicine healthcare provider fact sheet
CDC Center for Preparedness and Response: Prepare Your Health – Have you planned ahead?
COVID-19 Prevention tips in ASL
Mill Neck Family Organizations: International Sign Language on Coronavirus Information
Landlords must provide tenants with a COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Notice
Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office: phone number for and emails for individuals or businesses to report a non-essential business operating. Reports can be directed to publichealthreferral@dao.sccgov.org or call 408-792-2300 to leave a voicemail in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Unicef: COVID-19 Latest Information
Autism Speaks: COVID-19 Information and Resources
National Center for Learning Disabilities: Parent Advocacy Toolkit – Using Resources to Help School Districts Serve Students With Learning and Attention Issues During COVID-19
Home-Based Learning, Activities & Recreation
Ideas for at-home learning, assistive technology, working from home, yoga, art, educational videos, resources for kids, etc.
*** VIDEO: The Coronavirus Explained and What You Should Do
*** Khan Academy: Free At-Home Online Learning
*** Comcast/Xfinity: Free wifi hotspots available for all
*** CA State Council on Developmental Disabilities: Ideas for Activities While Sheltering in Place
*** PBS Kids: Parent Resources, Tips and Advice
*** Reading Rockets Videos: Reading SOS – Expert Answers to Family Questions About Reading
*** Zero to Three: Five Tips to Make the Most of Video Chats
*** Scholastic Learn at Home: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing
*** Understood has a great collection of updates and tips for families, including those of children with special needs.
Coloring Book: Masks, Masks, Masks
Find hundreds of FREE kids activities here!
Take your kids on virtual field trips here!
ADDitude Magazine: The Creative Mom’s Guide to Learning at Home
A Guide to Remote Working for Nonprofits
ZDNet: Working in a coronavirus world: Strategies and tools for staying productive
CoughDrop (AAC): free trial extended for 4 months if a new subscriber
Letterland Early Learning apps: Variety of free apps for early learning- free as of 3/17/2020
App Sliced: Website that notes reduced or free apps
Smarty Symbols: Type in #HomeVisuals when using the monthly standard checkout, get one free month
TypeTastic: Free typing units, grouped by grade
87 Energy-Busting Indoor Games & Activities For Kids (Because Cabin Fever Is No Joke)
Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic
School Closure Resources for Special Education
Online community and training portal for professionals and families of students with hearing loss
How Nonprofits Can Connect Virtually During Trying Times
Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings NOTE: very extensive!
Claro Software apps: Free for now cloud based apps for struggling readers and writers
Widgit Online: 21 day free trial available for making visuals on-line
Senict Software: One month free trial now available for on-line subscription to software learning for the more complex learners
Stages Curriculum: Free for now, curriculum for children with autism
Monterey Bay Aquarium live webcams offer wildlife diversion
A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
YMCA Project Cornerstone: Youth Educational Resources
UCLA Community of Practice: Activities for Kids While Schools are Closed
San Jose Public Library: Enjoy Your Library from the Comfort of Your Home
CA State Council on Developmental Disabilities: 10 Tips to Support Someone During Times of Change
Common Sense Media: What to Watch, Read, and Play While Your Kids Are Stuck Indoors
DR LIM HONG HUAY, epidemiologist and developmental pediatrician in Singapore: Let’s Fight COVID-19 together with Superhero Me!
Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM): Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
CNN/Sesame Street Coronavirus Town Hall
San Jose Parks and Recreation: Virtual Recreation Center
Self-Care, Family Health & Wellness
Information on mental health, social stories, ways to connect with parents, self-care, healthy recipes, etc.
*** Silicon Valley Strong: a collaboration of the County and the 15 cities in the County to help ensure that all in our community have access to nutritious food.
*** Autism Society: COVID-19 Toolkit
*** World Health Organization: Healthy Parenting
*** Second Harvest Food Bank : 1-800-984-3663 Monday – Friday, 8am–5pm
What is the Coronavirus? social story, created by The Autism Educator
How to Cope with Anxiety about Coronavirus
Yoga for the Special Needs Child
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness: Coronavirus and Mental Health
“Strategies for Coping with Isolation and Loneliness During the Coronavirus Pandemic” describes different types of isolation and includes tips for managing each type.
American Psychological Association: COVID-19 Information and Resources
National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children about Coronavirus
Child Mind Institute: 44 Children’s Books about Mental Health
Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
How to Cope With Loneliness During Coronavirus
How to Handle the Stress of Working From Home
Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty
Apps to Help with Mental Health
How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family
VIDEO FROM CBSNY: Tips on how to talk to children about the outbreak
VIDEO: COVID-19 Tips for Parents
State Council on Developmental Disabilities: COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities (Plain Language)
SOMOS Mayfair: Resource Flyer for Families impacted by COVID-19 in San Jose (in English & Spanish)
Telehealth and Children with Medical Complexity
Generations United: COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Grandfamilies and Multigenerational Families
Idaho Infant Toddler Program: Virtual Early Intervention Family Flyer
Idaho Infant Toddler Program: Virtual Early Intervention Home Preparation Checklist for Families
Idaho Infant Toddler Program: Virtual Early Intervention Troubleshooting Guide for Families
Autism Society: Facebook Live – Coronavirus Information Series
Autism Society of California recorded webinar on 3/19: Resources for the New Reality- Coronavirus in the Special Needs Community
Parenting for Lifelong Health: Proven parenting tips and activities for all ages in worldwide languages