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Links to current information about COVID-19 virus for people in Massachusetts. This page has been updated as of 7/6/2020.
COVID-19 Resources Links
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 Info and Resources
CDC: COVID-19 What to Do if You Are Sick
CDC Guidelines for People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
CDC Guidance for Direct Service Providers, Caregivers, Parents, and People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
CDC COVID-19 American Sign Language Videos
Mass.gov Reopening Health and Human Services in Massachusetts
Mass.gov Financial Resources for COVID-19
Mass.gov COVID-19 Updates and Information
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Information on the Outbreak of COVID-19
Massachusetts 211 COVID-19 Information and Assistance
DDS Visitation Policy for DDS Residential Programs – Effective 6/10
DDS Coronavirus Update for Individuals and Families
Massachusetts Food Pantries: Food Banks, Food Pantries, Food Assistance in Massachusetts
Guide to Preventing and Addressing COVID-19 Social Stigma (pdf)
Communication Supports for Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Patient Summary Form for People with ID/DD (pdf)
MassHealth: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) —Applicants and Members
MassHealth PPE Program for COVID-19 Positive Members (pdf)
Administration for Community Living COVID-19 What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?
Filing a New Unemployment Claim in Massachusetts (pdf)
Coronavirus Updates from Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
The Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates, Webinars and Recent News
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Wear a Mask in Public Information and Videos in 7 Languages
Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak
NAMI Massachusetts COMPASS Helpline
Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center (CANDO) COVID-19 ASD Resources and Information (pdf)
UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute: Autism Team Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times (pdf)
COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities (pdf)
