Posts by Green Mountain Self-Advocates
A Self-Advocate’s Guide to COVID-19
The Coronavirus or COVID-19 is changing our lives in many ways for a while. Green Mountain Self-Advocates, SARTAC and ASAN created this toolkit about the Coronavirus. It focuses on “need to know” information. Our goal is to for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have plain language information during this national crisis. Click on the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Disability Form for Vermont
Why Should You Fill Out This Form? We are worried that a lot people will get the Coronavirus at the same time. Your hospital may have too many people to help all at once. They may say you cannot have any visitors. Talk to your team. Think about what support you need if you must…
Read MoreWords To Know About the Coronavirus in Plain Language
Coronavirus Plain Language Glossary – Words To Know These are words you may be hearing or seeing due to the Coronavirus outbreak. These definitions were written by a team of self-advocates and their aspiring allies. This glossary goes with Plain Language Tips For Working With Support Staff During COVID-19. https://selfadvocacyinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Plain-Language-Tips-For-Working-With-Support-Staff-During-COVID-19-March-30-2020.pdf
Read MorePlain Language Tips For Working With Support Staff During COVID-19
Tips For Working With Support Staff During COVID-19 People with intellectual and developmental disabilities wrote these tips. The Coronavirus or COVID-19 is changing our lives in many ways for a while. These tips can help you deal with the changes. On March 20, 2020, SARTAC held a focus group online with peer leaders from across…
Read MorePlain Language Information on COVID-19 (in 11 languages)
This 8-page booklet about the Coronavirus is written in plain language. It was created by and for people with developmental disabilities. It focuses on “need to know” information (not “nice to know” information). Please share it widely. Our goal is to keep people with disabilities healthy during this national crisis. It is available in many…
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