We recently added a new page Info for Self-Advocates on DisabilityInfo.org that lists COVID-19 plain language information and videos. Tools l ike communication boards and health passport have been added. Support tips and things to do while sheltering in place may also be useful for Self-Advocates, caregivers and family.
Here are some communication tools that can be used for people with disabilities, people who are unable to speak and non-English speakers.
Covid-19 Core Communication Boards – A Free Resource for Medical Communication
These communication boards are helpful for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to talk with doctors, nurses and other medical providers.
Boards and tools include Pediatric Pain Scale, Letter Boards, Medical Decision Making, Adult General Needs, Pediatric General Needs and Creating Your Own Boards.
Free Bilingual Communication Tools
Bilingual Communication Tools are available in Arabic/English, Bulgarian/English, Chinese Simplified/English, Chinese Traditional English, French/English, German/English, Hebrew/English, German/English, Italian/English, Portuguese/English, Spanish/English. These Communication tools verified by a certified medical interpreter are now available.