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COVID-19 Resources

The resources below have been compiled to assist DSAWM families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • National Resources

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  • State and Local Resources

    General Information

    Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
    Health Departments by Michigan County

    Information For Individuals with Down Syndrome and Their Families

    Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s “Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 & Down Syndrome” Q&A
    Michigan Alliance for Families
    LuMind IDSC
    Dr. Brian Skotko

    Educational Support

    Free Virtual Education Resources
    Special Education Resources Facebook Group
    Virtual Field Trips

    Meal Support

    Michigan Department of Education Food Service Program (Statewide)
    Grab & Go Meal Sites by School District (West MI)
    Local Pantries/Food Assistance Programs

    Financial/Other Support

    Michigan 211

  • Vaccine Information

    9/28/21 Update
    Vaccine booster shots are now available and recommended for some individuals who previously received either the Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J vaccine.
    Learn more

    4/5/21 Update
    Effective today, all Michigan residents are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
    Schedule a vaccine appointment

    3/12/21 Update
    All Michigan residents ages 16-49 with disabilities and certain medical conditions will be eligible for the vaccine beginning March 22nd!! All other adults will be eligible beginning April 5th. 
    MDHHS Statement

    3/3/21 Update
    Beginning Monday 3/8, Michigan residents aged 50+ with disabilities and parents/caregivers aged 16+ of kids with special healthcare needs are eligible to receive the covid-19 vaccine! We are continuing to advocate for all residents with disabilities to be included in the current vaccination distribution phase.
    MDHHS Statement
    FAQs and DSAWM’s continued vaccine advocacy

    2/2/21 Update
    On February 2nd, DSAWM signed a vaccine advocacy letter organized by Disability Advocates of Kent County and Disability Network Michigan. The letter was sent to West Michigan healthcare leaders, MDHHS Director Hertel, and Governor Whitmer urging for the inclusion of those with disabilities in the current Phase 1B of vaccine distribution as well as advocating for equitable access for those with disabilities at vaccination sites.

    1/15/21 Update
    Read our statement about what we’re doing to advocate for our community regarding vaccine distribution.

    12/23/20 Update
    According to the CDC as of December 23, 2020, Down syndrome is added to the list of at-risk persons. Michigan residents with Down syndrome may therefore fall into Phase 1C of vaccine distribution.

    Resources

    Michigan Vaccine Distribution Plan & Registration Portal
    COVID-19 & Down Syndrome Resource, published by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and national consortium members, *updated on 9/10/21 with information on the Delta variant, school safety, and more*
    LuMind IDSC
    Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group-USA Vaccine Position Statement
    NDSC Vaccine FAQs & Infographic

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