COVID-19 Resources
Everyone has a role to play in preventing illness and staying healthy. We have included resources on the following topics as they relate to COVID-19:
- Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccines
- About COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
- COVID-19 Testing Sites
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Early Childhood
- Older Adults
- Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
- COVID-19 Advocacy and Policy
- Wellness
- Workplace and Communities
- General Information
- Plain Language
- American Sign Language Resources
- Spanish Language Resources
- Other Language Resources
Click on the links above for more information on each topic.
Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccines
- Free Child Care Available While You Get Vaccinated from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Schedule through Vaccines.gov
- There are three options to register for a vaccine:
- Option 1: Visit Vaccines.gov
- Option 2: Text your zip code to 438829
- Option 3: Call 1-800-232-0233
- There are three options to register for a vaccine:
- Schedule through FEMA/State of Michigan Ford Field COVID-19 vaccine clinic
- There are three options to register for a vaccine:
- Option 1: Go to https://clinic.meijer.com/register/CL2021
- Option 2: Text "EndCOVID" to 75049
- Option 3: Residents who don't have access to the internet or who need assistance navigating the vaccine registration process can call the MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 (press 1) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- There are three options to register for a vaccine:
- Schedule through Meijer Pharmacy
- Schedule through Michigan.gov
- Residents who do not have access to the internet or who need help to use a computer can call the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-535-6136, which is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- For residents that do not have reliable internet access, they can call 2-1-1 for help with scheduling at vaccination clinics. 2-1-1 uses both bilingual resource specialists and a phone based translation service to offer 2-1-1 information and referral in over 180 languages.
- Schedule through Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN)
About COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
- American Sign Language videos from Michigan Department of Civil Rights Division on Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (DODDBHH)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Starting March 22, 2021 for Michiganders 16 and older with medical conditions or disabilities and their caregiver family members and guardians
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Starting April 5, 2021 for all Michiganders 16 and older
- When You are Eligible to Receive A COVID-19 Vaccine
- COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Cards from Michigan.gov
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Plain Language
- From Self Advocacy and Beyond (SARTAC)
- COVID-19 Update - January 6, 2021
- From Michigan.gov
- Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Considerations for the Disability Community
- From Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
- Frequently Asked Questions by Guardians About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Long-Term Care Facility Residents
- From the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, National Center for State Courts, and National Guardianship Association
- Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine: A Social Story
- From the Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disability
- Information on COVID-19 Vaccinations
- From MI-SIBS
- Michigan COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Prioritization Guidance
- From the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
- Scheduling to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine in Michigan
- From Michigan.gov
- When Vaccine is Limited, Who Should Get Vaccinated First?
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Who is Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot?
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
COVID-19 Testing Sites
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Testing Sites
- Visit the website to schedule a COVID-19 test
- Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 and press 2 for help finding a test site
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Neighborhood COVID-19 Testing Sites
- These sites offer a saliva-based test to detect COVID-19 infection. They follow the Best Practices for Accessibility at Michigan Testing Sites, as vetted by Governor Whitmer's Task Force on Racial Disparities. All testing sites offer:
- No cost
- No prescription needed
- No ID or insurance required (bring insurance card if you are using your insurance)
- Available to those who are asymptomatic
- Advance registration by phone. Please note the links to register for each site are different (phone number is the same).
- ADA compliance
- Language Interpreting Services available, including ASL
- Click on the site name below for additional details:
- Wayne County Community College District NW Campus (8200 Outer Dr. W. Detroit, MI 48219)
- Triumph Church (15801 Joy Rd. Detroit, MI 48228)
- Historic King Solomon (6100 14th St. Detroit, MI 48208)
- Hartford Memorial Baptist Church (14000 W. Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48235)
- Albion College-Washington Gardner (401 E. Michigan, Albion, MI 49224)
- Word of Life Church (460 W. Atherton Road, Flint, MI 48507)
- Bethel United Methodist (1309 N. Ballenger Hwy, Flint, MI 48504)
- Macedonia Baptist Church (G5443 N. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48505)
- International Gospel Center (375 Salliotte Road, Ecorse, MI 48229)
- Southwestern Church of God (3032 Fort St., Detroit, MI 48217)
- Kirtland Community College, Grayling (4400 W. 4 Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738)
- These sites offer a saliva-based test to detect COVID-19 infection. They follow the Best Practices for Accessibility at Michigan Testing Sites, as vetted by Governor Whitmer's Task Force on Racial Disparities. All testing sites offer:
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- COVID-19 Communication Rights Toolkit
- From Communication First
- COVID-19: Considerations for Children & Adults with Disabilities
- Available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Braille, and Plain Language
- From UNICEF
- COVID-19: People with Disabilities
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Quality, Safety, & Oversight Group
- From Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- How do you talk about COVID-19 to people with intellectual disabilities?
- From OpenFuture Learning
- How to Talk About COVID-19 with People Who Have Autism
- From National Public Radio (NPR)
- A PHASED APPROACH TO RESUMING STANDARD OPERATIONS: For Case Management and other Home and CommunityBased Services
- From the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Preparing Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities for Medical Treatment at Hospitals
- Downloadable COVID-19 Disability Form to complete online and print
- From Stony Brook University
- Q & A on COVID-19 and Down Syndrome - Abbreviated Version
- Q & A on COVID-19 and Down Syndrome - Expanded Version
- Risk Communication & Community Engagement for COVID-19- Engaging with Children and Adults with Disabilities
- From UNICEF
- Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
- Multiple topics with flyers and worksheets to download and use
- From Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM)
- Click here for full informational packet
- Transitioning Back to School During a Pandemic
- Two New Resources to Support Students with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
- From the National Center for Learning Disabilities
- What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?
- From the Administration for Community Living
- Wheelchair and Assistive Technology Users: Precautions for COVID-19
- From Beneficial Designs
- National Institutes of Health article on how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities disproportionately affected by COVID-19
Early Childhood
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for Applied Behavior Analysis: Treatment of Children with Autism During a Pandemic
- Written for ABA Providers in Michigan by Michigan Taskforce on ABA Treatment During the Pandemic, May 28, 2020
- COVID-19 Parent & Caregiver Guide
- From the Michigan Children's Trust Fund
- COVID-19 Resources for Maternal and Infant Health
- From the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative and California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative
- COVID-19: What you need to know about its impact on moms and babies
- From the March of Dimes
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Healthy Parenting
- From the World Health Organization (WHO)
- Early Childhood Focused COVID-19 Resources
- Resources on website available in multiple languages
- From the Early Childhood Development Action Network
- My Hero is You
- Children's story book to help children and young people cope with COVID-19
- From the World Health Organization
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Helping families in times of crisis
- From Zero to Thrive
- Tips for Families, Coronavirus
- From Zero to Three
Older Adults
- Virtual Support Groups for Individuals Affected by Dementia
- From the Alzheimer's Association
- What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?
- From the Administration for Community Living
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
- COVID-19 Toolkit for DSPs
- From the National Alliance for Direct Suport Professionals (NADSP)
- COVID-19 Partner Toolkit
- From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- COVID-10: Tips for Dementia Caregivers
- From the Alzheimer's Association
- Essential Behavioral Health Services and Stay Home Stay Safe Executive Order 2020-21 in the COVID-19 Context
- From the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration (BHDDA, MDHHS)
- Guidance for Specific Clinically Essential Face to Face Encounters in Behavioral Health Clinics, Substance Use Services and Residential Settings in the COVID-19 Context
- From the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration (BHDDA, MDHHS)
- Infection Control Issues during Patient Close Contact Face to Face Assessment in Behavioral Health Clinic Settings in the COVID-19
- From the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration (BHDDA, MDHHS)
- L 20-42 - COVID-19 Response: Premium Pay
- From the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
- A Letter to Personal Care Services Providers
- From the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
COVID-19 Advocacy and Policy
- COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented People
- From the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance
- Governor Whitmer Executive Orders
- Affirming anti-discrimination policies and requiring certain health care providers to develop equitable access to care protocols
- Executive Order-2020-55: Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities
- Executive Directive-2020-9: Recognizes racism as a public health crisis and takes initial steps to address it within state government
- Exectutive Directive 2020-7: Mandates all healthcare professionals to take implicit bias training as part of knowledge for licensing renewal in order to improve equity across Michigan's healthcare system
- Inclusive Emergency Education: Promising Practices, Technical Assistance, & Policy Recommendations
- From the Association of University Centers on Disabilities
- International Disability Alliance: Toward a Disability-Inclusive COVID19 Response: 10 Recommendations
- Michigan Tele-Townhall with Governor Whitmer - April 29, 2020
- Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination During COVID-19
- From the Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities
- Statement on Anti-Asian Racism Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
- From the Developmental Disabilities Council
- Tipsheet: Providing Access through Sign Language & Text for Low Vision & Tactile Communicators During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- From the New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative
Wellness
- COVID-19: Supporting Health with Good Nutrition
- From The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
- Mental Health Resources
- From the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
- Mental Wellness and Staying Calm During Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ
- From the Coronavirus Support Network
- The Science of Hope in a Time fo Crisis
- From The Center for Start Services
Workplace and Communities
- COVID-19 & the American Workplace
- From the US Department of Labor
- COVID-19 Planning Checklist (Healthcare Facilities)
- From the Department of Health & Human Services
- COVID-19 Planning Checklist (State- & Local-Level)
- From the Department of Health & Human Services
- Michigan Bridges News You Can Use
- Information on how to access MI Bridges benefits, including the Quarantine Care Kit and COVID-19 Resources page
- From the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Preventing Workplace Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Steps to Plan, Prepare, and Proceed with a Mass Gathering
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Supporting Organizations Through the COVID-19 Crisis
- From The Council on Quality & Leadership
General Information
- AUCD Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1.0 Re: COVID-19
- From Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
- AUCD Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 2.0 Re: COVID-19
- From Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
- Communications Related to COVID-19 Policy Updates & Changes
- From the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Administration (BHDDA) from Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Michigan COVID-19 Pandemic Resource Guide
- A guide that provides information on how to access programs aimed at supporting Michiganders during the coronavirus outbreak.
- From University of Michigan Poverty Solutions
- People at Increased Risk for COVID-19: People with Certain Medical Conditions
- From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- Testing for COVID-19
- From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Plain Language
- COVID-19 Explanation: Plain Language Video
- Click on the above video icon to watch the video
- From the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS)
- COVID-19 General Facts & Information (English)
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities: English Version
- From Green Mountain Self-Advocates
- COVID-19 Resources
- From the University of New Hampshire University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
- COVID-19: What You Need to Know (Infographic)
- From the Special Olympics
- Coronavirus Plain Language Glossary
- From Green Mountain Self-Advocates
- Debunking 19 Myths About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- From the Coronavirus Support Network
- Let's Talk COVID-19
- From the Washington State Developmental Disabilties Council
- Plain Language Guides for You and Your Community
- From The Arc
- Plain Language Zoom Instructions
- Proper Hand Washing Techniques
- From the Special Olympics
- Resources to Help During the Crisis
- From the Special Olympics
- Telehealth & You
- From Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute
- Tips for Working with Support Staff During COVID-19
- From Green Mountain Self-Advocates
American Sign Language Resources
- American Sign Language videos from Michigan Department of Civil Rights Division on Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (DODDBHH)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Starting March 22, 2021 for Michiganders 16 and older with medical conditions or disabilities and their caregiver family members and guardians
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Starting April 5, 2021 for all Michiganders 16 and older
- When You are Eligible to Receive A COVID-19 Vaccine
Spanish Language Resources
- CDC: Enfermedad del Coronavirus 2019 (COVID‑19)
- Desacreditar 19 mitos sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Hesperian Health Guides: COVID-19 (Also available in English, Bengali, Chinese, Filipino, French, Urdu)
- Información de COVID-19 Por y Para Personas con Discapacidades
- Preguntas frecuentes sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Preguntas frecuentes sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19) para personas con sistemas inmunes debilitados
- Respuesta COVID-19: Consideraciones para ninas, ninos y adultos con discapacidades
Other Language Resources
- COVID-19 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Resources from the Multicultural Council (MCC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Cards from Michigan.gov