Governor's Office on Disability (GOOD) Coronavirus Resources

If You Suspect You Have COVID-19 or Have Questions About Being Tested: Call the Alabama COVID-19 24/7 hotline at 1-888-264-2256. (Do not contact your local health department.)

• GOOD Service During COVID - Returning to Offices June 2, 2020
• ADA and COVID Resource
• ALtogether is a one-stop-shop where Alabamians can ask for help or lend a hand during the COVID-19 crisis
• Alabama COVID-19 Information Hub
• Office of Governor Kay Ivey - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) News & Resources
• OCR Reaches Early Case Resolution With Alabama After It Removes Discriminatory Ventilator Triaging Guidelines
• CDC Guidelines for COVID-19
• Information for People who are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness
• COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities
• Alabama Arise - Handbook on How to get help in Alabama during the COVID-19 crisis
• Up-to-date Information on the Coronavirus Outbreak,CDC & FEMA
• EEOC UPDATES COVID-19 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION
• Office of Inspector General - COVID 19 - Bulletin for Homeowners
• Trump Admin Releases COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit to Accelerate State Use of Telehealth in Medicaid and CHIP
• Benefits.gov - Finding the Right Help During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Outbreak
• Social Insurance and Benefit Programs_Navigating Benefits
• Updated IRS Guidelines for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients with Qualifying Dependents
• COVID Tax Tip 2020-48: Tools to help people get their Economic Impact Payment_4/30/20
• New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
• Taxpayers with a filing requirement must file a tax return to get an Economic Impact Payment
• Guidance On Preparing Workplaces For COVID-19
• New FTA Frequently Asked Questions Related to COVID

Mental Health - National Distress Hotline - 800-985-5990

• Mental Health Information and Resources
• CDC - Stress and Coping
• US Dept. of Health & Human Resources - Mental and Behavioral Health
• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
• Office of National Drug Control Policy COVID Fact Sheet
• Mitigate Absenteeism by Protecting Healthcare Workers’ Psychological Health and Well-being
• SAMSHA - Disaster Distress Helpline
• CDC COVID-19 - ASL Resources
• Seniors Guide to Mental Health During Coronavirus-COVID 19

CARES Act - (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act)

• Stimulus Check Guide for People with Disabilities
• Coronavirus - Emergency Loans - Small Business Information and Checklist
• Non-Profit Guide to the CARES Act

Alabama Department of Public Health - ADPH

You may click here to visit the Alabama Department of Public Health website and obtain general information about COVID-19 or other public health related issues. Go to the A-Z tab and click on COVID-19. This provides information on many topics. Call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Telephone calls are answered from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For seniors, information is available at (334) 242-5743 or 1-877-425-2243.

• 'Stay at Home' - Frequently Asked Questions for Individuals

Helen Keller National Center COVID-19 Resources

• Plain Language on Coronavirus 
• Spanish Plain Language on Coronavirus
• ASL Videos and other resources through the National Association for the Deaf (NAD)
• Helen Keller Connect Newsletter - Winter 2020 Edition

National Federation of the Blind COVID-19 Resources

• National Federation of the Blind - COVID-19 Resources
• Online Learning Tips for Deaf Students
• Deaf Americans are urging the White House to use sign language interpreters at coronavirus briefings
• COVID-19: Medical Communication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Administrative for Community Living - COVID 19 Update
• The Arc - COVID-19 Resources
• Dealing with Stress, Anxiety and Grief during COVID-19
• Institute for Community Inclusion- New Website Highlights COVID-19 Resources