COVID-19 Special Collection
Many members of the NIDILRR grantee community have responded to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) by publishing, presenting, or curating resources to support the continued independence and participation of people with disabilities and their families, and the professionals who work with them. We are actively collecting these resources as they are published. This list is growing, so check back regularly. The newest items are featured first, followed by the full collection in a sortable table. Are you a NIDILRR grantee who has published a COVID resource? Submit it for the collection!
Recently Added (last 2 weeks)
Explore the full collection in the table below. Titles link to the original resource (external to NARIC). This table is sortable by title, disability area, life area, and product type. Click on the column header to activate the sort ascending alphabetically. Click again to resort descending alphabetically.
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Description | Disability area | Keywords | Life area | Product type |
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Barriers the COVID-19 Pandemic Created for People with Disabilities |
This rapid research review summarizes current barriers the COVID-19 pandemic created for people... full abstract |
Cross disability | barriers, healthcare, transportation | General | Report/Research brief |
Caregiving and COVID-19 Report |
Report of a survey of caregivers and non-caregivers to understand the impact of the pandemic.... full abstract |
Cross disability | caregiving, family supports, mental health, financial support | Home | Report/Research brief |
Changes in alcohol use and mood during the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals with traumatic brain injury: A difference-in-difference study |
In this NIDILRR-funded study published in the journal PLoS ONE, the authors evaluated the impact... full abstract |
Cognitive | alcohol, mental health, traumatic brain injury, TBI, anxiety, depression | General | Journal article |
Changes in the employment status of people with and without disabilities in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic |
Article published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (APMR). Using data... full abstract |
Cross disability | employment, statistics | Work | Journal article |
Communication supports for children and adults with complex communication needs during the COVID-19 pandemic |
The article describes how to prepare in advance for someone with complex communication needs,... full abstract |
Communication | communication, effective communication, health care, aac, augmentative and alternative communication | Health care | Blog post |
Communications & Medical Access in the Hospital During Disasters: Temporary Recommendations for Hospitals and Medical Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
Recommendations for policies and technology to support communication in health care settings.... full abstract |
Sensory | deaf, hard of hearing, health care, hospitals, communication, Emergency preparedness | Health care | Guide/guidelines |
Company Characteristics, Disability Inclusion Practices, and Employment of People with Disabilities in the Post COVID-19 Job Economy: A Cross Sectional Survey Study |
This journal article investigates company characteristics and effective disability inclusion... full abstract |
Cross disability | employment, employer practices | Work | Journal article |
Coping with COVID: Parenting with a Disability During a Pandemic |
In this archived webinar, parents with disabilities discuss the challenges of parenting during... full abstract |
Cross disability | parenting, parents with disabilities, caregiving, families | Home | Webcast/podcast |
Coronavirus (COVID-10) Resources |
A collection of links to information and support resources, both national and regional (Iowa,... full abstract |
Cross disability | information resources | General | Directory/Link Collection |
Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Payments: Who Gets It, How, and Impact on Other Benefits |
Factsheet explains the economic stimulus payments and how they may affect Supplemental Security... full abstract |
Psychiatric/Behavioral | financial assistance, benefits | Home | Factsheet/FAQ |