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.

Explore the Toolkit

Keep #LookingForward to a Healthier Iowa with These COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

Iowa Compass

Iowa Compass - This organization 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-vaccine before you schedule your appointment, contact Iowa Compass.

211 Iowa

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

Vaccinate Iowa

Vaccine Availability, Getting an Appointment, and More

CDC Resources

Vaccine Considerations for People with Disabilities

When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated

Easy to Read COVID-19 Materials

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?

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