Resources for People with Disabilities Regarding COVID – 19

General Resources

• St. Louis Public Radio Coronavirus Live Updates – Website to receive live updates on CORVID-19 in the St. Louis area. Includes articles on resources in the area
• St. Louis City Coronavirus Updates and Resources
• St. Louis County COVID-19 Service Changes
• Shepherd Center – Q&A 
• Center for Disability Rights – Action Steps for Attendant Service Users
• Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 
• American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD)
• State of Missouri Disability Portal and Illinois Healthcare Persons with Disabilities Portal – Full list of disability service providers in Missouri and Illinois
• ILRU Directory of Centers for Independent Living – National Directory of Centers for Independent Living
• St. Louis Area Foodbank Find a Food Bank
• Operation Food Search – Help find local food banks
  •  Or call hunger hotline at (314) 726-535
• St. Louis Public Libraries – Apply for a library card online then use the link to access ebooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, movies, tv episodes, comics, music, and more.
• FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control Website

Internet Access

• Missouri Assistive Technology
• FCC Lifeline Program Information and FCC Lifeline Program Application – National program to ensure low-income households are able to maintain phone and internet access.
• Charter Spectrum Low-Cost Internet for Low-Income Households
• Charter Spectrum Map of Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
• Xfinity Free Wifi Hotspots – Searchable by ZIP Code

Educational (Youth) 

• St. Louis Public Schools Meal Plan Handout Locations
• St. Louis Public Radio Parents Facebook Group
• Virtual Field Trips
• Alchemie  
  • Chemistry specific; might be a little advanced
  • Interactive studying and learning
    • Must download an app on smartphone/computer
• American Chemistry Society 
  • Free chemistry articles
• Breakout Edu
  • Fun, interactive games that students can play at home
    • 5 games for grades 9-12
• CheckMath
  • Boost math understanding by getting instant feedback on your work
  • Create an account to begin
• CK-12 Foundation
  • Free access to textbooks
• Curriki 
  • Free lessons in a variety of subjects including chemistry, computer sciences, math, geometry, and more.
• HippoCampus 
  • Free educational videos in 13 subject areas
    • Must have Adobe Flash Player to watch videos
• Kahoot
  • Free access to millions of free learning games
• Typing Club
  • Web-based and highly effective way to learn how to type
  • Engaging, interactive games 

Educational (Adult)

• https://www.coursera.org/ Hundreds of free courses give you access to on-demand video lectures, homework exercises, and community discussion forums. Paid courses provide additional quizzes and projects as well as a shareable Course Certificate upon completion.
• https://www.edx.org/ EdX is a non-profit, massive open online course (MOOC), provider. We partner with the world’s leading universities and organizations to offer high-quality online courses to learners across the world.
• LinkedIn Learning Webinars – Catalog of online courses and videos offered through LinkedIn. First month is free.

Recreational 

• Yo Yo Ma Songs of Comfort
• 12 Famous Museums Virtual Tours
• https://www.netflixparty.com/
• 100 Things to Do During the Pandemic

Employment 

• Office of Disability Employment Policy 
• Missouri Department of Labor and Illinois Department of Employment Security – Includes instructions on how to file for unemployment insurance.
• What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19 – Statement from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding COVID-19.
• Missouri Job Centers and Illinois WorkNet – state-funded online resources for jobs and training