COVID-19 Information and Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone and is raising questions daily about what this means for us, our families and the communities in which we live.  Rest assured, we are and will continue to be here for YOU with our programs and services during this time and beyond. The health and safety of our consumers, our staff and the public is our top priority and we are daily evaluating the best service-delivery methods as local COVID-19 related information changes. Currently All staff remain hard at work in our building and are available to meet virtually (Zoom, Chime, etc.) by phone or email. Our contact information has not changed; you can continue to reach us M-F 8:30-5:00  Contact Us. We will update this page as information changes and as a plan to re-open develops.

►Local/Area Resources

• Food Resources:
  • Independence, Inc. FREE grocery pick up and delivery – available to all of Douglas County
  • Just Food 
  • Douglas County Food Resources List
• Employment
  • Local Online Job Fairs for Those Seeking Empolyment
• COVID-Related Community Updates
  • City of Lawrence Updates (buildings,parks & rec, transportation, services, events etc.)
  • Douglas County Coronavirus Response Hub
• Educational Resources
  • Educational and other area resources for children
  • Educational/virtual resources for youth
• Boys and Girls Club Lawrence
  • Boys and Girls Club Meals to Go Flyer
  • Boys and Girls Club Virtual Programs
  • Virtual Programming_Parental Consent Form

►National Organization Websites and Information

• Idividual $500 COVID-19 relief: grant opportunity for those with SCI/D
• World Health Organization COVID-19 Information
• Coronavirus.gov
• CDC – How to Protect Yourself
• CDC American Sign Language COVID video series
• Federal Restrictions to Visiting Nursing Homes 3.16.20
• For Employers/Workplace: EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 and the ADA
• CARES Act Economic Impact Payments Information:
  • Do I qualify for a stimulus payment? When/how will I receive it?
  • IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments

►Kansas Resources and Information

• State of Kansas COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal
• Housing resources: Foreclosure, Eviction, Late Rent
• Symptom Checker – COVID-19 vs. Cold, Flu, Allergies
• Kansas Department of Health and Environment Updates and Resources
• Governor Kelly Executive Orders
  • Executive Order – Kansas School Closings
  • Executive Order – Evictions and Foreclosures
  • Executive Order – No Disconnect of Ultilities/Internet
  • Exucutive Order – Group Gatherings

► Self Advocacy/Resources for People with Disabilities & Direct Support Workers

• Southeast ADA Center and ADA National Network COVID-19 portal for people with disabilities
  • Alerts, Surveys, Online Events, Facts, Articles, Resources and more
• SARTAC COVID-19 information for self-advocates
• COVID-19 HCBS Waiver Meaures:
  • Frail and Elderly Waiver
  • Brain Injury Waiver
  • I/DD Waiver
  • General/All Waivers
• National Rehabilitation Information Center – resources to stay healthy, active and engaged while sheltering-in-place
• National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) COVID-19 Toolkit for Personal Service Care Workers and other Direct Support Professionals
• GrassRoots Advocates for Independent Living (GRAIL):  Preparation Tips for Self-Directing Consumers 
• National ILRU Disaster Hotline for People With Disabilities
• American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Survey Participants Needed!
  • AAHD is conducting survey-based research to study the impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities and they need YOU to participate!
  • To participate in the survey on how the COVID pandemic has impacted you/your life https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19-Disability