Single Dose Shot
This guide is for a COVID-19 vaccine that requires one shot. The purpose of this infographic is to ease the anxiety of people with disabilities about what the vaccination day will be like by a step-by-step visual of what will happen at the vaccine site.
Double Dose Shot
This guide is for a COVID-19 vaccine that requires two shots. The purpose of this infographic is to ease the anxiety of people with disabilities about what the vaccination day will be like by a step-by-step visual of what will happen at the vaccine site.
Do you have questions? That’s good.
It’s normal to be cautious when something new comes along. Wanting to know more is a good thing — it means you want to be informed.
And getting informed about COVID-19 vaccines is an important step to help us stop this pandemic.
Disability Focused Organizations in GA
The Georgia Developmental Disabilities Network (GDDN) is a consortium of 14 Georgia disability-focused organizations that are committed to connecting people with resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Braille Resources
CLICK HERE if you require embossed braille COVID-19 Resources.
Accessible Word Documents and PDFs
CLICK HERE if you require accessible COVID-19 documents.
American Sign Language
CLICK HERE to view all COVID-19 video resources in sign language.
Easy to Read Information
CLICK HERE to view files that are easy to read resources on COVID-19.
Stay Six Feet Away from People
CLICK HERE to view this video.
Wear a Mask the Right Way
CLICK HERE to view this video.
COVID-19 Public Health Webinar Series
- Session 1: Advice from Medical Providers
- Session 2: Advice from Family Members and Caregivers on Dealing with COVID-19
- Session 3: Advice from People who have a Disability on Dealing with COVID-19
- Session 4: Advice on Your Questions
World Health Organization
CLICK HERE for COVID-19 information from the World Health Organization.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
CLICK HERE to visit the CDC's COVID-19 webpage.
Tools for Life
CLICK HERE to view Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program, COVID-19 Resource page
Uniting for Change
CLICK HERE for a video on 'Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine as a Self-Advocate in Georgia' from Uniting for Change.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The list below was provided by The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)
Georgia-Specific Resources:
- Atlanta Legal Aid flyers: Public Benefits in Georgia During COVID-19, Atlanta Legal Aid Is Open During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Appendix K Plain Language Document for recipients of NOW/COMP Waivers
- Augusta University Health free virtual COVID-19 screening
- The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities COVID Vaccine Letter to Governor Kemp
- COVID-19 Positive Patient Intake Support Form (for people with I/DD who have been admitted into hospitals with a positive diagnosis of COVID-19, outlines important considerations for care in a hospital, including advanced directive if needed)
- DBHDD: Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) Specialists List
- GAO: Keeping People with Disabilities Safe
- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Guide to coronavirus/COVID-19
- Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225
- Georgia Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline: 1-844-442-2681
- Georgia Department of Public Health
- Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Updates in ASL (All Hands On Videos)
- Georgia Developmental Disability Network is collecting COVID-19 stories from Georgians with I/DD. Fill out the form to share your story.
- Governor Kemp’s Executive Orders
- The Georgia Developmental Disability Network Letter to Governor Kemp on COVID-19
- COVID-19 Positive Patient Intake Support Form (for people with I/DD who have been admitted into hospitals with a positive diagnosis of COVID-19, outlines important considerations for care in a hospital, including advanced directive if needed)
Global Agencies:
Federal Resources:
- Administration for Community Living
- CDC guidance for reopening childcare, schools, places of worship and high risk individuals
- Centers for Disease Control
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Center for Public Representation
- Center for Public Representation: Guiding Principles for Avoiding Disability Discrimination in Treatment Rationing
- Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Updates in ASL (All Hands On Videos)
- IRS guidance for stimulus checks for those who don’t file tax returns: English, Spanish (pdf)
Community Organizations:
- AARP – Search for food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, legal
- Association for Financial Counseling, Planning and Education (AFCPE) - one-on-one, virtual financial counseling
- California State Council on Developmental Disabilities Coronavirus Scam and Fraud Alert: English, Spanish
- California State Council on Developmental Disabilities COVID Safety Tips Videos
- California State Council on Developmental Disabilities Fillable Health Profile
- Center for Dignity in Health Care Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination During COVID-19
- Communication First – COVID-19 Communications Rights Toolkit
- COVID-19 Toolkit for DSPs
- Florida Center for inclusive Communities - Health Care Passport for People with Disabilities
- Green Mountain Self Advocates at the Vermont DD Council
- Green Mountain Self Advocates - Coronavirus Plain Language Glossary
- Green Mountain Self Advocates - Tips for Working with Support Staff During COVID-19
- Green Mountain Self Advocates - A Sample Advocacy letter written by Vermont Self-Advocates
- Green Mountain Self Advocates - Tips On How To Advocate For Changes To COVID 19 Hospital Visitation & Support Policies In Your State
- Indiana Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - COVID-19 Visual Communication Card: 8.5 x 11 for printing, For use on mobile devices
- New Hampshire’s Multi-Lingual Resources
- National Rehabilitation Information Center Resources to Stay Active and Engaged
- National Association for the Deaf - A Message about Coronavirus
- National Disability Institute (NDI) - Financial Resilience Center
- Ohio Association of County Boards of DD/Right Care Now Project Health Passport Hospital Transfer Form
- Portlight Strategies
- Rooted In Rights COVID-19 Resources
- Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center(SARTAC) - Plain Language Information on COVID-19 (in 11 languages)
- Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center(SARTAC) - Videos - What is the Coronavirus?
- The Self-Determination Channel of Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities - Coronavirus Tips for Staying Healthy
- Southeast ADA Center ADA Disability and COVID-19 information portal
- Tools for Life Communications Options When You Are Hospitalized video
Picture Communication Resources:
- Emergency Picture Communication Aid, English
- Emergency Picture Communication Aid, Spanish