COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Related Resources
Educational Resources
www.texasdeafed.org
Teaching Online Resources:
- Lesson Plans Library. Statewide Outreach Center.
- Google Education Apps for Teachers. Statewide Outreach Center.
- STEM-focused Activities. CSD & RIT/NTID
- Online Dictionaries. Statewide Outreach Center.
- E-Learning and Coronavirus (COVID-19). Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss.
- ASL Literacy Activities. Motion Light Lab
- Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy FAQ. Texas Education Agency.
- Using Google Meet with Deaf/HH Students/Staff [applying ASR Captioning]. Texas Deaf/Hard of Hearing Project.
- Teaching Remotely to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. Council for Exceptional Children Division for Communication, Language, and Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
- Deaf/HH Accessible eLearning Resources. Sarah Kiefer.
- Virtual Education for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Resource Materials and Technology Center for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
- Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing [Facebook Group].
- DHH Teaching During COVID-19 [Facebook Group].
- Get TEXAS Reading with myON by Renaissance (TEA)
Resources for Children:
- ASL Storytelling Library. Statewide Outreach Center.
- VL2 Storybook Apps.
- Children's Stories in Sign Language. Texas Sensory Support Network.
- Coronavirus: An ASL Social Story Marie Philip School.
- Savvy ASL. Tips and stories from a deaf fourth-grader.
- Aunt Alice's ASL TV [youtube].
- ASL Stories, eBooks, and Other ASL Educational Resources for Parents & Kids. Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre.
- Bilingual ASL-English Deaf Education Library. Boston University.
- Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2). Gallaudet University.
- COVID-19 Tips for Families of English Learners - English (PDF)
- COVID-19 Tips for Families of English Learners - Spanish (PDF)
- COVID-19 Tips for Families of English Learners - Vietnamese (PDF)
Family Resources
General Information
2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905 and select option 6
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging any Texans in need of COVID-19 information and referrals to community resources to call 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 and select option 6. The social services hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can get information about testing, community clinics, unemployment benefits, housing assistance, crisis counseling and more.
Food Banks
Information on McKinney-Vento Act
If you happen to find yourself or a TSD family without a place to live or in-between houses due to a hardship, you may qualify for services under the McKinney-Vento Act. See the flyers below for more information.
If you need additional resources or guidance, please send an email to [email protected].
Unemployment Benefits
Texas Workforce Commission
The Texas Unemployment program pays benefits to those individuals who lost their jobs through no fault of their own. TWC determines benefit eligibility based on past wages, why someone lost their job, and ongoing eligibility requirements. People can apply for unemployment benefits through the Texas Workforce Commission, which also has a guide for those undergoing the process for the first time.
Information regarding Filing for unemployment benefits
At present, the U.S. government and Texas legislature have not changed any laws or rules concerning unemployment benefits during the pandemic. However, Department of Labor guidance provides that federal law permits significant flexibility for states to provide Unemployment Insurance (UI) services related to COVID-19. Based on this, TWC will be waiving work search requirements for all claimants and the waiting week for those claimants affected by COVID-19. Also, Extended Benefits (EB) and Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are NOT available at this time.
Healthcare Services
Austin, TX
Those without insurance who are experiencing coronavirus symptoms can call CommUnityCare at 512-978-9015. It asks people to call first before heading to a clinic to prevent any potential spread of the virus.
Medical Communication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NAD) - Guide to help get ready for your hospital visit.
Parenting During COVID-19
Parents Experiencing Stress over COVID-19 (AAP)
Tips for Managing Behaviors for at Home Learning (TEA)
10 Tips to Help Keep the Calm at Home
Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC)
Vela Virtual Support and Resources
Mental Health Support
Texas Health and Human Services Resources
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies (CDC)
How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus (UNICEF)
How to Be There for Your Family During the Coronavirus Crisis
Additional Resources
