Resources and official state guidance for education, health, home care and more
General Information
Resources for homebound families of kids with special needs (from Exceptional Lives)
- Tips and ideas for fun things to do at home with kids
- How to manage your own mental health while home-bound with your children
- Special needs educational resources
Education
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Supports (from the Louisiana Department of Education)
- Updates, teacher resources and COVID-19 information
- School meal sites
- Learning from Home resources
- Continuous Education for Students with Disabilities Family Toolbox to help families adjust to online learning
Fact Sheets From US Department of Education:
These are written for educators, but can help families learn about the legal guidance from the federal government.
- Questions and answers on providing services to children with disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak
- Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
- Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students
- Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities
- Or see this link for Graphic version (Scroll down for Spanish version)
Health and Insurance
Insurance Changes During Coronavirus Pandemic (from Exceptional Lives)
- Changes in coverage and enrollment rules from MassHealth and other insurance
- Includes phone and video appointments, medical equipment and prescriptions
Benefits, Including Home Care Through Medicaid Waivers
OCDD Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information (from the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities)
- FAQs and Memos about changes to processes and policies
- Changes for Waiver services, including Telehealth, Adult Day Health programs, Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) and Direct Support Professional (DSPs)
Common COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Related Benefits Questions & Answers (from Disability Rights Louisiana)
- Questions and answers to common questions about benefits
- Including Stimulus checks, Tax help, Unemployment, Social Security and SNAP
- How to get help from Disability Rights Louisiana