St. Louis Specific 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.

St. Louis Specific Resources

Arya’s Delivery Program Arya Foundation

During these trying times, we are committed to doing our part in the community. While we emphasize the importance of maintaining safe practices, The Arya Foundation is providing a delivery relief program for families with special needs. Our goal is to keep you at home so you and your loved ones can stay safe. The Arya Foundation is reimbursing all delivery fees, service fees, and gratuities for grocery delivery services for families with a member with special needs. This is our way of “Turning Challenges into Opportunities.” Please visit the website to learn more about eligibility and process.

COVID-19 Scholarship Fund (el Fondo de Becas COVID-19) - MODDC

The MODDC is excited to announce the COVID-19 Scholarship Fund, which will provide opportunities for individuals and/or family members to apply for one-time funding to use technology as a way to address today's unique barriers.

Funds must be used to meet the needs of people with disabilities and/or their families by doing one or several of the following:

• Make informed health choices to live a healthy lifestyle;

• Receive best practice, quality health care;

• Leadership development through self-advocacy;

• Increase access and connection to one's social network while being social distant compliant.

Funding will be based on a review of applications. Priority is given to Missourians with disabilities and family members, especially those in rural communities.

Missouri Services Navigator Department of Social Services. The Missouri Services Navigator can also link families to services such as:

• Child care

• Counseling

• Financial services

• Organizations that assist with food, health/dental services, housing, and help with legal issues, transportation, and utilities

• Employment and mental health services for the disabled, dislocated workers and youth, and others seeking employment

• Information on educational services such as HiSET, job training, apprenticeships, and post-secondary education

Nine Network two hours of literacy and math instruction for prekindergarten through fourth grades, weekdays from 12:30–2:30 pm, free of charge on television

St, Louis County List of Resources - COVID 19 St. Louis County Government

STL Educators Repository of COVID-19 Protocols