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Coronavirus Resources & Disaster Relief

In response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Tennessee Disability Pathfinder will connect individuals to information and resources available to meet their needs. Please call 1-800-640-4636 for one-on-one assistance in finding and accessing the support and services you need. We encourage you to visit these websites for the latest updates:

See this Link for Disaster Relief Resouces

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

Current Websites

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

• Tennessee Vaccine Phases
• Vaccine Distribution Phase Eligibility Tool
• Tennessee Vaccination Plan
• Frequently Asked Questions about Vaccines
• Vaccine Information for Healthcare Providers

Statewide Information

• Tennessee COVID-19 Website
• VUMC Corona Virus (COVID-19) Information
• Tennessee Department of Health
• Testing Sites
• Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
• School Meal Finder
• VKC TRIAD Resources for Autism Assessment & Care Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

National Information

• Center for Disease Control
• Administration for Community Living
• Southeast ADA Center COVID-19 Resources
• Advancing States
• American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) Coronavirus Center
• Center for Parent Information & Resources
• COVID-19: Information for Families of Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs

State Resources

• Tennessee Department of Human Services
• UnitedWay of Greater Chattanooga Community Response & Relief COVID-19
• UnitedWay of Greater Nashville COVID-19 Response Fund
• UnitedWay of West Tennessee

Guides, Tip Sheets, & Print Materials

• COVID-19 Factsheet for People with Disabilities
• COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities (English)
• COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities (Spanish) / Información de COVID-19 Por y Para Personas con Discapacidades
• STEP, Inc.: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance
• STEP, Inc.: At-Home Learning Resources
• Toolkit: Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
• Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks [PDF]
• Ideas for Managing Stress, Worry, Feeling Blue, and Boredom [PDF]
• Learn about the Coronavirus Coloring Book
• TN Unemployment FAQs [PDF]
• Disability Rights Tennessee - Know Your Rights to Healthcare Under the Law [PDF]
• Fact Sheet on Safeguarding Against Discrimination During COVID-19 [PDF]
• Skills you can practice at home to help your child prepare for their upcoming visit at MCJCH [PDF]
• NEW  COVID-19 Vaccines and What the TN Disability Community Needs to Know [PDF]
• NEW  Social Story About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine [PDF]

Social Stories

• My Story About Pandemics and the Coronavirus
• Social Distancing Social Story
• My Coronavirus Story
• Intubation Prep Social Story
• Extubation Prep Social Story
• Wearing a Mask During COVID-19

Special Education Resources

Videos

• COVID-19 (The Office of Developmental Disabilities)
• Appropriate Hand Washing
• COVID-19 Testing: What to Expect [Video]
• NEW  COVID-19 Vaccines and What the TN Disability Community Needs to Know [Video]

Visual Supports

• Community Participation is Limited [PDF]
• School is Closed [JPG]
• Washing Your Hands [PDF]