COVID-19 Resources for Patients and Families

Information on COVID-19 and links to free assistive technology, webinars, and online meetings for people who are blind or partially sighted.

Posts from the Canadian Council of the Blind.

Information on COVID-19 and your eye health.

Tips for blind people on how to stay safe during COVID-19

Free virtual programs for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, their families, friends and caregivers. Programs include: career support, tech training, book clubs, youth groups, cooking and parenting.

Status updates and contact information for various deaf service agencies in Ontario.

Information about updates to government services and tips for coping during the COVID-19 pandemic in American Sign Language

Information on COVID-19 in International Sign Language.

Ideas for how people with intellectual disabilities can look after their mental health.

​Tips based on evidence to improve mental health and wellbeing of people with intellectual disabilities.

Resources for people with Autism.

In Episode 5 a pediatrician and mother of a child with Down Syndrome shares what parents need to know about COVID-19.

Helpful information about the coronavirus and tips for staying healthy.

Easy-to-read resources, tips for managing stress, and to use in health care settings and online events.

Information and health guidance for people living with Spinal Cord Injury.

The most accurate and reliable guidance to help people with Multiple Sclerosis cope with COVID-19.

COVID-19 FAQ for the Pulmonary Hypertension Community.

Useful tips for people living with COPD as coronavirus spreads.

Explains why Cerebral Palsy patients are at higher risk of coronavirus.

Information on rights of people with speech-related disabilities, tips for self-advocacy and accommodation request form to use in health care settings.

Recommendations on communication supports for people with communication disabilities during COVID-19 pandemic. Also includes COVID-19 related stories and activities.

List of communication resources about COVID-19.

A list of trusted resources to support people with dementia, their caregivers and family during COVID-19 pandemic.

Tips for hand hygiene help for people with dementia and ways to stay connected during COVID-19.

Disability-related resources for families including information on discrimination, communication rights and resources for caregivers.

Resources for children with disabilities and families, including: leisure activities, online communities, learning opportunities and webinars, news articles, and testimonies by families and youth.

COVID-19 resources for Canadian youth with disabilities, their families & support teams.

Family tips sheets and resources on emergency funding and access to basic necessities; fun and affordable stay-at-home activities; learning schedules; storybooks about COVID-19.

Storybook about COVID-19 for children. Available in multiple languages.

Includes guides and information about health and hospitalization, home care and direct funding, online and income support.

Contacts and links for government and health information and community services such as crisis, seniors and peer support help lines.

Accessible Information on COVID-19.

Search for local priority services available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also includes a map of open food banks and information updates from the service sector.

Find businesses that are accessible from home. Categories include: Groceries, Health, Courier, Entertainment, Education, Retail and Tech.

List of resources on topics such as: safer shopping, supporting children and youth, financial assistance and how to get help.

Seniors, people with disabilities and chronic medical conditions, their families or caregivers can request essential deliveries like meals, groceries, or medications.

Tips for staying socially connected via technology, direct online and telephone support.