We have tried to compile a comprehensive and valuable list of resources for our families. If you have one you would like added, please email the link to Chris Steiner.
Health & Safety Resources
- Global Down Syndrome Foundation - COVID-19 Information
- Updates from Dr. Skotko (Board-certified medical geneticist)
- COVID-19 and Down Syndrome Q & A - English (abbreviated)
- COVID-19 and Down Syndrome Q & A - English (expanded)
- COVID-19 and Down Syndrome Q & A - Spanish (abbreviated)
- COVID-19 and Down Syndrome Q & A - Spanish (expanded)
- Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Site or call 1.833.4.ASK.ODH (1.833.427.5634)
Mental Health & Family Distress Resources
- Artemis Center
- YWCA - Dayton
- 24/7 Crisis & Domestic Violence Hotline: 937.222.SAFE (7233)
- Dayton Children's Hospital
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- The Ohio State University - Nisonger Center
- Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS)
- OhioMHAS Crisis Text Line (24/7): Text the keyword "4hope" to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes
- OhioMHAS Help Line: 1.877.275.6364 (8:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday-Friday)
- Local Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board Map (by county)
Educational & Parent Resources
- Tips for a virtual IEP Meeting
- COVID-19 e-Learning & Down syndrome newsletter (Dr. Skotko)
- Wrightslaw Education
- COPAA Statement on Student Rights Under IDEA during COVID-19
- Widgitonline.com Communication Board resource tool (there is a FREE 21-day trial available)
- Remote Learning Resource Guide - Ohio Department of Education
- Resources for Parents & Families - Ohio Department of Health (COVID-19)
- Nationwide Children's Hospital ECHO Program (Link to the website) (Link to Series Flyer)
- Disability Rights Ohio - Special Education & COVID-19 Outbreak: Frequently Asked Questions
Virtual Tours & Fun Activities Resources
- National Museum of the United States Air Force Tours
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
- Comprehensive Virtual Tours List
- Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari
- PBS Games & Other Resources
- Storyline Online (a celebrity book reading site)
- 5 Ways to have some Kings Island fun at home
- BuddyUp Tennis virtual programming
- Special Olympics virtual exercise programming
- Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Zoom Activities
- No Sew Masks (Video)
- Rose Music Center - At the Heights bringing the concerts to you (virtually)
- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery virtual opportunities
