COVID-19 impacts all communities, including the over 61 million Americans who have disabilities. Approximately one in four Americans has a disability, yet current vaccination efforts do not consistently include them. MI-DDI is one of 23 Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) network centers strategically located across the country to reach local disability communities, reduce access barriers and promote vaccine confidence. 

The links in the list below go to many different COVID-19 resources. These include fliers, infographics, links to agencies and healthcare providers, and much more. Please select the topic you are interested in to learn more.

Use the links in this section to navigate to the resources that you would like to view and use.

• About COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
• American Sign Language Resources
• COVID-19 Advocacy and Policy
• COVID-19 Testing Sites
• Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
• Early Childhood
• General Information
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Older Adults
• Other Language Resources
• Plain Language
• Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Spanish Language Resources
• Wellness
• Workplace and Communities

Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations

• Free Child Care Available While You Get Vaccinated from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • English
  • Spanish
• 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
• 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.
• 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)

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

• MI-DDI Plain Language COVID-19 Resources
  • A list of plain language resources in different languages, including English, Korean, Bangla, Spanish and Chinese.
• 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: 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
  • Join a Zoom Meeting from an Email Message
  • Set Up Sound and Video in a Zoom Meeting
  • Zoom Meeting Controls
  • Video Meeting Social Rules
• 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
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Spanish