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COVID19 Resources Oklahoma Coronavirus Hotline 877-215-8336 Please call 2-1-1 or visit covidresources.ok.gov for resources and information Oklahoma has four drive thru testing locations, with two more coming online in Western Oklahoma later this week. Details on the drive-thru locations are now online and available here: https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/drive-thru-testing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Promoting Financial Health and Resiliency for People with Disabilities and Their Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic CDC Mental Health & Coping - Managing Stress & Anxiety Administration for Community Living – Information for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Job Accommodation Network – Resources for Workplace Accommodations APSE – Association of People Supporting Employment First American Network of Community Options and Resources US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Communication Service for the Deaf / Connect Direct Coronavirus Hotline & Resource Center SARTAC Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Mental Health Resources Missouri Attorney General’s Office – Consumer Protection Hotline Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Mental Health First Aid Crisis Text Line
Transition Youth Great Information and Resources about Transition
Office of Disability Concerns on TV! Thanks to OETA
Check out our American with Disabilities Resource Page! Lots of great resources from various sources.
The Little Book of Advocacy is a PodCast!
Request of Information - Client Assistance Program Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
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Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine The COVID-19 is a very dangerous disease. Thankfully a couple of vaccines are now available. People worry about the vaccines safety. During development through the ultimate approval from Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). follow careful rigorous procedures. FACT: COVID-19 VACCINES WILL NOT GIVE YOU COVID-19 The Benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccination are: COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination is a safer way to build protection
COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help stop this illness
Information on the new coronavirus in easy-to-read language What is the coronavirus?There is a new disease. The disease comes from the coronavirus. People with the disease have a cough or a high temperature, for example. Some people are dying from the disease. Old people and those who are already sick can die. How can you find out more?
How can you get infected with the coronavirus?The disease is highly contagious. How it spreads:
When you are more than 15 minutes with a sick person and less than 6 feet away from this person.
How to protect yourself and othersYou can protect yourself and others from the disease. To do so, you must follow the rules below. Wash your hands!It is very important that you wash your hands often. Always wash your hands:
It is very important that you wash your hands properly. How to do it right:
Make sure it gets in between your fingers and under your nails.
Take note of the following as well:
Always cough or sneeze into a tissue or into the crook of your arm!
Stay at home if you have a high temperature or a cough! If you have a high temperature or a cough:
Do not go to work or school.
Keep your distance from other people! Always keep your distance from other people. At least 6 feet is best. For example:
Hands are not always clean. That's why it is important:
If you need a doctor: always call the doctor's office first!
Which people are especially at risk?People over 65 are especially at risk. They often become very ill. People with the following conditions are also at risk:
What is especially important for the elderly and for people who are already sick?Are you over 65? Or do you already have another disease? Then we recommend:
For example: To the movies, concerts, sports events, group meetings
If you have a cough or a high temperature. Or if you are short of breath:
When is a person contagious?One person can infect others:
What are the symptoms of the disease?Symptoms are often:
How does the disease progress?The disease is not always bad. Some people are only slightly ill. But some become seriously ill and have to go into hospital. How are you treated if you get sick?There is no medication against the disease yet. Antibiotics don't help either. But you can treat the symptoms (cough, high temperature). If you are seriously ill, you will be treated in the hospital's intensive care unit. Perhaps you will have to be given artificial respiration.
Representing the Concerns of Oklahomans with Disabilities The Office of Disability Concerns (ODC) is an independent state agency whose purpose is to help state government develop policies and services that meet the needs of Oklahomans with disabilities. ODC staff is available to answer questions from individuals, to identify available resources and services by phone, email, letter and fax.The Office is staffed Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. ODC serves as a resource, to people with disabilities, who want to present their views and recommendations to the Governor, the State Legislature and State agencies.ODC supports two important committees: Governor’s Advisory Committee of People with Disabilities Governor’s Advisory Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities ODC is a technical resource from employment issues with employment of people with disabilities and as a resource for ADA compliance with design and implementation.
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