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COVID-19 and disAbilities

last update: 2024-10-4

INFOGRAPHIC:

8 Tips for Improving Communication When Wearing a Face Mask by the NIDCD (PDF).

Click here to read their article, "Cloth face coverings and distancing pose communication challenges for many"

LINKS:

autismspeaks.org

Information on COVID-19 to support the needs and to help people with autism.

cdc.gov

information on how people with disAbilities can protect themselves against COVID-19.

ncpd. org

the Rights of Persons with [DisAbilities] to Medical Treatment for COVID-19, video, infographic, and more.

RESOURCES related to VIDEO CONFERENCES

(please, check your diocesan policies before scheduling any video calls)

last update: 2024-10-4

RingCentral Video Pro

free with sign up; unlimited 50 minutes video meetings for up to 100 people

Skype

free on their web site or with app (no sign up, no download needed); unlimited time and video calls for up to 100 people

WhatsApp

free by downloading their mobile app; unlimited time; up to 32 active participants (on your contact list) per group on a video call using Internet connection. Download WhatsApp Web to use it on your computer.

Webex

free with sign up; 40 minute meeting duration; for up to 100 people

Zoom

free sign up; up to 40 minutes; unlimited one-on-one meetings (must wait 10 minutes after each free meeting to start a new one); up to 100 people

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