COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families, and Service Providers
The Arc is greatly concerned about the threat of COVID-19 to people with disabilities, their families, and the workforce that supports them. We are compiling resources to help people with intellectual and /or developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and service providers to understand this global pandemic.
The Arc’s Response to COVID-19 and Plans for the Future
While we battle COVID-19, we must also plan for the future and the challenges ahead. In the wake of this health emergency and economic crisis, we need to organize and advocate more than ever before. Attend our upcoming Town Hall to learn about The Arc’s response to the pandemic, the progress we’ve made, and the threats that remain. We will also unveil the new Strategic Framework for the Future of The Arc.
October 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM ET
Advocacy
#WeAreEssential Campaign Toolkit: Include the Disability Community in Pandemic Response Legislation
To stay up to date with Congressional action in response to COVID-19, sign up for The Arc’s Disability Advocacy Network.
Follow our blog for the latest statements on what passes in Congress and what it means for people with I/DD, their families, and service providers.
The Arc’s Resources on COVID Legislation
The Arc’s COVID-19 Small Business Bill (April 23, 2020)
The Arc Fact Sheet on Unemployment Insurance (April 16, 2020)
The Arc Fact Sheet – Recovery Rebates (updated April 16, 2020) Spanish
The Arc Fact Sheet – How Does the COVID-19 Legislation Affect Special Education and Related Services? (March 30, 2020)
The Arc’s Summary on Provisions in House-passed COVID-19 Response Bill #4 (updated May 15, 2020)
Plain Language Materials
Plain Language Booklet on Coronavirus – created by the Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
Información de COVID-19 Por y Para Personas con Discapacidades
Important Things to Know About COVID-19 – created by the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy
Coronavirus: What Is It and What Can I Do? – created by The Arc Maryland
Coronavirus Prevention Flyer – created by the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project
Other Resources By Issue
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
