Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources
COVID-19: Medical Communication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
A guide to prepare for hospital visits from the National Association of the Deaf.
COVID-19: What Do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?
Guidance from the Administration for Community Living.
COVID-19: What People with Spina Bifida Need to Know
Information from the Spina Bifida Association.
COVID-19: What You Need to Know About Its Impact on Moms and Babies.
Information from the March of Dimes.
The COVID.gov website provides information and resources about:
- COVID-19 vaccines
- Treatment
- Testing
- Symptoms and care
- Long COVID and more
Destination Vaccination – Cook County Department of Public Health
Destination Vaccination, a partnership between the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and Kaizen Health, offers free rides to get people to and from their vaccinations. Kaizen can provide vehicles to accommodate most residents, including those in wheelchairs or those who require child seats. This service is provided at no cost to residents.
Visit the Destination Vaccination website for more details.
Disability Information and Access Line
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities access COVID-19 vaccinations and tests. DIAL also provides information about essential services such as transportation, housing support, disability rights, and more.
The hotline’s trained staff are available to:
- Help find local vaccination locations
- Set up a vaccination appointment
- Connect with local COVID testing options
- Connect callers to local services, such as accessible transportation, housing support, disability rights and other independent living resources
Call, text or videophone DIAL Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at (888) 677-1199.
You can also email the hotline at DIAL@n4a.org or start an online chat with an information specialist.
You can also connect to an agent in American Sign Language.
Do You Know Your Rights With COVID-19?
The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities provides this tip sheet for individuals with disabilities to help them advocate for their rights when they are sick.
DSCC Guidance on Home Medical Supplies
Adequate quantities of home medical supplies are essential to safely care for technology-dependent children at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Families should consider cleaning and re-using supplies when safely possible in case there’s a future shortage of critical items.
DuPage County Health Department
DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Information for the DuPage County Community.