COVID-19

COVID-19 RESOURCES


Many people with developmental disabilities are at a higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 (the coronavirus). The Iowa DD Council has put together resources through our #LookingForward campaign to help you better understand COVID-19 and the ways you can protect yourself and those in your community. 


Help Spread the Word


Join the conversation and share these resources on social media with the hashtag #LookingForward. Tell us what you're excited to start safely doing again. Let's help keep Iowans healthy. We’ve also developed a toolkit for providers and other organizations with shareable COVID-19 vaccine resources, video testimonials, social media content, and more. Keep #LookingForward to a Healthier Iowa With These COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

At-Home COVID-19 Tests


COVIDtests.gov is the place to order free at-home COVID-19 tests. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free tests. Orders usually ship in 7-12 days.


Iowa Compass


Iowa Compass connects people with disabilities and complex health-related needs to services and supports in their communities throughout the state. If you'd like to talk to someone about the COVID-19 vaccine before you schedule your appointment, contact Iowa Compass. 


211 Iowa


211 Iowa helps individuals who have barriers to scheduling a vaccine or do not have internet access. You can call 211 for assistance if you are 65 and older or 64 and younger with underlying health conditions. A vaccine navigator will help with scheduling a vaccine appointment. This service is also available for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their caregivers. 

COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities


Download an information packet below developed by and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here are a few things inside: 


  • What is COVID-19?
  • How do you get it?
  • What happens if you have it?
  • If I am sick, when should I call a doctor?
  • How sick do you get?
  • How can I stay healthy or not get it?
  • If I am sick, what should I do?
  • If my staff person is sick, what should I do?
  • What do I do if someone I live with gets sick?
Download Information Packet

Iowa Resources

Iowa Department of Public Health

When Will I Get a COVID-19 Vaccination?

Phase 1B Vaccine Prioritization Summary

Iowa Vaccine Information

Special COVID Payments


Administration for Community Living

Capacity-Building Toolkit for Including Aging & Disability Networks in Emergency Planning

What Do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?

¿Qué Deben Saber los Adultos Mayores y las Personas con Discapacidad?

All updated information from ACL can be found at https://acl.gov/COVID-19.

 

Ways to Avoid COVID-19 Scams

CDC: COVID-19-Related Phone Scams and Phishing Attacks

FTC: Avoid Coronavirus Scams

 

LOOKING FOR MORE?

Interested in learning more about the COVID-19 vaccine? Read our flyer to find out what you can expect if you choose to get vaccinated, and learn about other ways to continue keeping yourself and others healthy.

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COVID-19 Video Resources

We have put together resources through our #LookingForward campaign to help you better understand COVID-19 and the ways you can protect yourself and those in your community.

Taking Charge of My Health: Understanding Vaccines-19

This video is brought to you by the University of Iowa Health Care Center for Disabilities and Development, the State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, and the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council.