Part 7: VT Developmental Services During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The Coronavirus or COVID-19 is changing our lives in many ways. It is changing the way people with developmental disabilities are getting services for a while. This booklet was created…
Read MorePart 6: Unemployment Benefits During the Coronavirus Emergency
On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a National Emergency concerning the Coronavirus outbreak. Then on March 27th, Congress passed the Cares Act which increased money available for unemployment benefits.…
Read MorePart 5: How People on SSI And SSDI Get a Stimulus Check
The Coronavirus is changing our lives in many ways for a while. In April 2020, the federal government started giving $1,200 to most adults. This money is to help people…
Read MorePart 4: COVID-19 Medical Information Form for People With Disabilities
This form helps you think about what support you need if you must stay in the hospital. Many hospitals have new rules to keep people safe during the Coronavirus outbreak.…
Read MorePart 3: Sample Advocacy Letter About Patients with Intellectual Disabilities Having a Support Person With Them When in the Hospital
This is a letter was written by self-advocates. Many hospitals are not allowing patients to have visitors. This is because of the Coronavirus emergency. Advocates want to change that rule…
Read MorePart 2: Tips For Working With Support Staff During Covid-19
In March 2020, the Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center held a focus group online with peer leaders from across the country. We talked about issues we are all facing…
Read MorePart 1: Basic Covid-19 Information By And For People With Disabilities
The Coronavirus is a new disease spreading around the world. Part 1 focuses on “need to know” information about the Coronavirus. It is in plain language. Our goal is to…
Read MoreA Self-Advocate’s Guide to COVID-19
The Coronavirus or COVID-19 is changing our lives in many ways for a while. As of March 9, 2020, Green Mountain Self-Advocates has been co-hosting 3 zoom meetings a week…
Read MoreDiabetes – Words To Know in Plain Language
Diabetes – Words To Know People who have diabetes see and hear many words that are hard to understand. Here is a list of some of those words. People with…
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