DDA
has also gathered resources that we think may be helpful to you and your family
during this time.
STAY ACTIVE DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING
Staying
home and practicing social distancing can leave you feeling antsy. To ensure you are able to stay active, while
gyms, playgrounds and other activities are closed, we have compiled a list of
activities you can do at home to keep you up and moving.
- Special
Olympics School of Strength offers 5 days of exercise from the World Wrestling
Entertainment (WWE) to keep you active without hitting the gym! Check it out
here!
- The
YMCA has released 60 Free Online Classes (No Membership Required) to stay
active while at home. Check it out
here!
- Join
in on Adaptive Yoga Sessions with Ms. Chitra! Check it out here!
- Planet
Fitness is offering free workout sessions through their Facebook page. New workouts are added daily. Check it out here!
COVID-19
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Staying
up-to-date on the latest information about COVID-19 can be challenging. We’re keeping our eyes out for information
specifically related to COVID-19 for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
- COVID-19
Information By and For People with Disabilities. Check it out here! to access in Spanish, click here!
- Understanding
the concept of social distancing can be challenging for all of us but is
critical at this time. Resources for
helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are
available to assist in this. Check out a
video here! or Check out a PowerPoint on
Social Distancing here!
- Hearing
tips from peers is always easier than feeling like you are being told what to
do. The Wisconsin Board for People with
Developmental Disabilities has created a great video about tips for staying
healthy during the COVID-19 emergency. Check it out here!
EDUCATIONAL
TOOLS FOR PARENTS DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES
School
closures are challenging for parents and students alike. To make sure students are able to keep their
minds focused and continue to learn, we’ve found some great resources to keep
your student stimulated until schools re-open.
- Operation
ASL Storytime offers children’s stories read in ASL over YouTube! This is a great way to help children stay
engaged in learning or mental activities while stuck at home. Check it out here!
- The
Khan Academy offers a range of FREE learning materials for students of all
ages. Check it out here!
- Scholastic
Learn at Home offers students K – 9 Grade free access to age appropriate books
that they can read online. Check it
out here!
- DC,
MD and VA Schools are offering learning plans and free meals to students during
school closures. To learn more about
what’s available in your area, check it out here!
- Audible
is offering free titles for listeners 0-18 in multiple languages English,
Spanish, German, French, Japanese and Italian.
Check it out here!
FOOD
DELIVERY AND MEAL OPTIONS
Meal
planning, preparation and grocery shopping are challenging during normal
times. Social distancing makes these
routine activities even more challenging.
To help, we have compiled a list of resources from meal and grocery
delivery to free meal services.
- This
comprehensive list developed by Montgomery County provides information on food
assistance resources, and opportunities for individuals and organizations to
support community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check it out here!
- This
list shows which grocery stores in DC, MD and VA have changed hours due to COVID-19. Also listed are stores with special hours of
operations for seniors or other vulnerable populations. Check it out here!
- This
comprehensive list shows where children (under the age of 18) can receive free
meals during the COVID-19 outbreak in DC, MD, and VA. Check it out here!
- Occasionally
cooking a meal just isn’t going to happen.
Check out this list of Best DC Area Restaurants for Takeout and Delivery
may be the answer. Check it out here!
ACTIVITIES
& ENTERTAINMENT
Being
stuck inside with little to nothing to do can cause anxiety, depression or
feeling isolated. We’ve compiled a list
of activities and other entertainment to keep everyone feeling engaged in their
local (or sometimes not local) communities.
- Use
this time to hone in on your advocacy skills by learning more about
self-advocacy through the Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance
Center. Check it out here!
- After
you have brushed up on your advocacy skills, check out Self-Advocacy Online which
provides opportunities to stay engaged in local and federal policy and activities
impacting individuals with disabilities while staying home. Check it out here!
- Operation
ASL Storytime offers children’s stories read in ASL over YouTube! This is a great way to help children stay
engaged in learning or mental activities while stuck at home. Check it out here!
- Staying
connected over the internet is becoming the new normal right now. For those without access to the internet,
Internet Essentials is providing two months of free service during the COVID-19
emergency. For those already using
Internet Essentials, internet speeds will be increased at no additional
charge. Check it out here!
- Just
because you can’t leave the house right now doesn’t mean you can’t leave the
state or even the country. Twelve of the
world’s most famous museums are offering free virtual tours so you can travel
the world without ever stepping outside your front door. Check it out here!
- Needing
a break from the news and other normal shows on tv? Check out the Met’s nightly free opera
streaming n- you can see a new show each night!
Check it out here!
- There’s
no better time to learn something new or hear about another’s experience then
when you are stuck home with some free time.
TED Talks: Educational discussions are organized by topic of interest
and always free! Check it out here!
- There’s
nothing like going to a concert and seeing your favorite band, but NPR has
compiled a great list of free live virtual concerts you can enjoy from home
during the COVID-19 emergency. Check
it out here!