Overall Special Education and Disability Resources

​In addition to the wealth of resources found on Parent Education webpages, including resource packets, videos, articles, etc., below are a collection of online tools and home based ideas for families while schools are closed. If you have an idea to add to this page, please email ssdpeda@ssdmo.org

For Special School District of St. Louis County specific resources and updates related to COVID-19, please visit the SSD public website or visit Return to School Guidance

Please note that the compilation of resources below are based on suggestions from various organizations and do not constitute an endorsement from SSD. Please make sure to check any site or resource before sharing with your student.

Overall Special Education and Disability Resources

Administration for Community Living (ACL) COVID-19 Resources Administration for Community Living

Applying U.S. Health and Senior Services Guidance for States and Health Care Providers on Avoiding Disability Based Discrimination on Treatment Rationing. DREDF. Includes guidance on families accompanying loved ones to the hospital.

Are You Ready? Preparing for Emergencies: Tips for Families. Family Voices

Conducting Parent Friendly and Virtual IEP Meetings Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Conducting Virtual IEP Meetings Diverse Learners Cooperative

COVID-19 and Social Insurance and Benefit Programs Transition TA

COVID-19 Database for People with I/DD, Caregivers, and Staff YAI

COVID-19 Parent Resources. National Center for Learning Disabilities

Coronavirus Resources. Center for Parent Information and Resources

COVID-19 Resources. State of Missouri Disability Portal

COVID-19 Resources for Families. SPAN

COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families, and Service Providers The ARC

Coronavirus. Tips for Staying Healthy: This is a video created by advocates for the Self-Determination Channel, a project of Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Department of Education Webinar, Fact Sheet for Protecting Students’ Civil Rights During COVID-19 Response U.S. Department of Education.

Disability and Health Emergency Preparedness CDC

Early Refill of Medications: MO HealthNet released a Provider bulletin that addresses early refill of medications.E

Executive Functioning in Online Environments CAST

Extended School Year Amid COVID-19 MPACT

Families Seeking Support for Children with IEPs and Support Needs. Connecting to Educators / PT / Speech / OT / Behavior Specialists / Nurses / Consultants we want to help. Google Form. (note: not created or supported by SSD)

FERPA & Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) U.S. Department of Education

Hand Washing - Visual Model. NY Times

Home All Day – Basic supports and strategies to get us through COVID-19 Autism Research Institute

How to Prepare: COVID-19 and Special Needs AADMD

IEPs During the COVID-19 Pandemic. PETAC

Maintaining Routines at Home Printable Resources for Diverse Learners Diverse Learners Cooperative

Mobile and Online Safety Pacer

NDI Financial Resilience Center National Disability Institute. Provides resources to help those with disabilities and chronic health conditions navigate financially through the COVID-19 crisis.

Online Workshops for Families - Special Education and Disability Related. SSD Parent Education resource page

PEAL's COVID-19 Resource Page PEAL Center

People who are at higher risk – CDC CDC

Protecting Civil Rights of Students During COVID-19 U.S. Department of Education

Self-Determination Inventory: Student Report Guide KU

Smart Online Tips for Parents of Children With Special Needs Crisis Prevention Institute

Social Security and Coronavirus. SSA

Social Stories. SSD Parent Education resource page,

Special Education Distance Learning Links. Shared Google Document

Supporting Learners with Significant Disabilities: Five Ideas for Virtual Education Paula Kluth / McGraw Hill

SSD Website Resources Related to COVID-19

Ten Ideas for Keeping Students with Diverse Learning Needs Engaged At Home The Ability Challenge

Tips for Families in Supporting Their Children with Disabilities in Virtual Formats Transition TA

The Ultimate Quarantine Resources for People with Special Needs All Access Life

Virtual Activities Teachers and Families - COVID-19 Texas Sensory Support Network

Virtual IEP Checklist Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Virtual IEP Meeting Tip Sheets CPIR

Visual Supports for At Home Tasks

What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19 EEOC

YO! Safety Tips Online - Yo Disabled and Proud Learn to protect your identity and use the internet and mobile devices safely with these resources.