Community-Focused Resources

🖨️ I Speak Poster

The "I Speak" resource document from DHS is available to help identify the primary language of non-English speakers. It uses a short phrase in over 60 languages to indicate the spoken language. "I Speak" can help your staff select an appropriate interpreter as well as ensure consistent and effective interaction with individuals who have limited English proficiency.

📌 This can be found in Community Focused Resources

💡 Print + post in your workplace

Added 10.27.23

🧰 CDC: Easy to Read Materials

For those with intellectual + developmental disabilities + those reading/listening below a 3rd-grade level. Includes materials on COVID-19, testing, prevention, containment, + schools.

📌 This can be found in Community-Focused Resources

💡 Review + share with affected communities

Added 3.11.21

💻 Resource | Social Vulnerability Index - Virginia

Among many resources, the Social Vulnerability Index features an interactive map, searchable by county, to show vulnerable regions + how they are impacted (i.e. socioeconomic status, transportation/housing type, household composition/disability, + race/ethnicity/language). Search for a specific county to identify potential barriers to resources + reasons for vulnerability.

📌 This can be found in Community-Focused Resources

💡 Use to gain insight in your district or region

Added 04.26.21

🧰 Vaccine Resources for Refugee, Immigrant, + Migrant Communities

For outreach to marginalized communities developed by the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants + Migrants. Includes fact sheets, posters, checklists, + more in 100+ languages.

📌 This can be found in Community-Focused Resources

💡 Review + share with affected communities

Added 03.05.21

💻 Virginia Based Support Organizations

A list of organizations providing support + services specifically to rural Virginia. Spanning everything from free non-emergency medical air transportation to economic development support.

📌 This can be found in Community-Focused Resources

💡 Review, share, + utilize available resources

Added 05.19.21

🧰 Federal Rural Resource Guide

A compiled list of financial aid, technical assistance, training, + general local resources available for rural communities. Categorized for businesses, agricultural producers/ranchers, government entities, nonprofits, hospitals, tribes/tribal organizations, + individuals/households.

📌 This can be found in Community-Focused Resources

💡 Review resources + utilize within your community

Added 05.15.21