Topic Header: COVID-19 Vaccine
Plain Language COVID-19 Fact Sheets
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) have created 7 different fact sheets about COVID-19. Fact sheet topics include: Testing, High Risk Health Conditions, Vaccines, Vaccinations at Home, Vaccines for Children Age 5-11, Monoclonal Antibody Treatment, Booster Shots.
All fact sheets are translated into multiple languages! Spanish, Russian, Korean, French, Chinese, and Amharic.
COVID-19 FYI Testing
COVID-19 FYI High Rish Health Conditions
COVID-19 FYI Vaccines
COVID-19 FYI Vaccinations at Home
COVID-19 FYI Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11
COVID-19 FYI Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
COVID-19 FYI Booster Shots
Spanish - Español
Russian - русский
Korean - 한국인
French - français
Chinese - 中文
Amharic - አማርኛ
Korean Translated COVID-19 Materials
Information for families who speak Korean!
CIDA is excited to share a Korean translated version of COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers. The original materials were developed by the Center for Disease Control.
COVID-19 Vaccination for children ages 5 -11 (and up!)
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
Myths and misinformation about the COVID-19 Vaccine and what it does to our bodies have been floating around since before we were able to receive the vaccine. The CDC has provided factual information that bust these myths and clear up any misunderstanding. Find this information below!
Is it safe to get vaccine if I want to have a baby one day?
Will getting a COVID-19 vaccine cause me to test positive?
Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19?
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute is part of a national collaboration to create a virtual “Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities.” The Center created the attached plain language social story regarding getting the vaccine.
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Spanish
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Chinese
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - French
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Russian
Social Story: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Haitian Creole
Topic Header: MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletins
MSDE TAB Supplement to #20-09: Tips to Support Behavior & Social Emotional Well-Being During Transitions Across Service Delivery Models
Maryland State Department of Education Technical Assistance Bulletin: Tips to Support Behavior & Social Emotional Well-Being During Transitions Across Service Delivery Models
Tips to Support Behavior & Social Emotional Well-Being During Transitions Across Service Delivery Models
MSDE TAB Supplement to #20-09: Tips to Address Special Education Staff Shortages, Scheduling, and Logistical Challenges Across Varied Service Delivery Models
Maryland State Department of Education Technical Assistance Bulletin: Tips to Address Special Education Staff Shortages, Scheduling, and Logistical Challenges Across Varied Service Delivery Models
Tips to Address Special Education Staff Shortages, Scheduling, and Logistical Challenges Across Varied Service Delivery Models
MSDE TAB Supplement to #20-03: Tips for Supporting Engagement of Students with Disabilities through Alternative Service Delivery Models
Maryland State Department of Education Technical Assistance Bulletin: Tips for Supporting Engagement of Students with Disabilities through Alternative Service Delivery Models
Tips for Supporting Engagement of Students with Disabilities through Alternative Service Delivery Models
MSDE TAB Supplement to #20-09: Tips to Support Concurrent Virtual and Face to Face Instruction
Maryland State Department of Education Technical Assistance Bulletin: Tips to Support Concurrent Virtual and Face to Face Instruction
Tips to Support Concurrent Virtual and Face to Face Instruction
MSDE TAB Supplement to #20-07: Tips to Support Mask-Wearing for Students with Disabilities
Maryland State Department of Education Technical Assistance Bulletin Tips to Support Mask-Wearing for Students with Disabilities.
Tips to Support Mask-Wearing for Students with Disabilities
MSDE, Division of Early Intervention/Special Education TABs on Serving Children w/Disabilities During School Closure Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
MSDE, Division of Early Intervention/Special Education TABS:
Technical Assistance Bulletin on Supporting the Use of Assistive Technology in a Virtual and/or Distance Learning Environment
MSDE, Division of Early Intervention/Special Education – A Guide for Emotional Well-Being
COPAA’s FAQ: Let’s Work Together to Embrace the IDEA and Educate Students
TAB on Supporting the use of Assistive Technology in a Virtual and/or Distance Learning Environment
A Guide for Emotional Well-Being
COPAA's FAQ: Let’s Work Together to Embrace the IDEA and Educate Students
Topic Header: Face Masks
Parent Guides for Face Mask Use
PPMD has created a factsheet with helpful hints for getting your child to wear a face mask.
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School created these resources for parents to support their children in wearing face masks.
PPMD's Helpful Hints for Face Masks
Consejos útiles para las mascarillas faciales
PPMD's Helpful Hints for Face Masks - Chinese
PPMD's Helpful Hints for Face Masks - Haitian Creole
PPMD's Helpful Hints for Face Masks - French
PPMD's Helpful Hints for Face Masks - Russian
FEATURED RESOURCES
Let's end COVID, Maryland.
Visit Maryland's covidLINK for factual information about the COVID-19 vaccine and to schedule your vaccination appointment.