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Coronavirus Resources & Disaster Relief

In response to the recent tornadoes in Tennessee and 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:

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Current Websites

Statewide Information

• 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]

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
• Returning to School: Early Childhood
• Returning to School: Elementary
• Returning to Middle or High School for Independent Readers
• Returning to Middle or High School for Readers Needing Support

Videos

• COVID-19 (The Office of Developmental Disabilities)
• Appropriate Hand Washing
• COVID-19 Testing: What to Expect [Video]

Visual Supports

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

Disaster Relief

For those affected by the severe storms and tornadoes, please know that we are here to support you. Consider these online tools for the resource information:

• Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA)
• Search Pathfinder’s Online Database for resources related to some of these potential needs:
• Advocacy
• Equipment Exchange
• Financial Assistance
• Housing
• Transitional Housing / Shelters

Please don’t hesitate to call our office for additional assistance in finding and accessing support services.

Tennessee Department of Education grantees providing services to special populations within public schools have collaborated to identify, develop, and share resources that educators can use to serve their students and families well. Because new resources are being added, we encourage you to regularly visit the following website: vkc.vumc.org/specialpopulations

Information about upcoming online forums, webinars, and other events will be shared here and on individual project webpages.