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This Disability and Health journal article describes a study which sought to investigate the experiences of individuals self-directing during COVID-19. In particular, researchers used semi-structured interviews to explore the following areas: 1) How have individuals maintained access to HCBS and workers?; 2) How have individuals maintained safety against COVID-19?; and 3) How have individuals maintained their health and well-being?

This study explored the impact of the pandemic on the mental health and well-being of Latinx caregivers of children with IDD. Specifically, researchers (1) identified which social determinants of health are correlated with maternal caregivers perceived general health, mental health, and well-being; (2) explored the impact of the pandemic on families’ overall eating and physical activity routines; and (3) identified emergent themes from caregivers’ experiences during the pandemic.

In this archived webinar, parents with disabilities discuss the challenges of parenting during the pandemic and share their strategies and solutions to meet those challenges and support their families during this very difficult time.

CEDAR Midwest hosted this webinar focusing on financially coping during COVID-19. Representatives from the University of Missouri Extension discussed immediate considerations in terms of financial stability, potential scams and issues to be aware of, and looking ahead to the future.

The guide shares information about the benefits of engaging in family leisure and includes resources for planning memorable activities at home. The guide also provides comics that serve as examples of family leisure planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This article outlines how the current pandemic may impact older adults, their caregivers, and the caregiving context to increase elder abuse risk and present interventions for healthcare providers to consider that may help to reduce this risk. This was published in the August 2020 issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

The center has set up a collection of hand hygiene videos for families and professionals supporting individuals with ASD. How to: Teaching Handwashing explains how to cover hand hygiene, learning styles and challenges to consider, and examples of teaching strategies. How to: Handwashing for Individuals with ASD demonstrates hand hygiene in simple, straightforward language and images.

Factsheet explains the economic stimulus payments and how they may affect Supplemental Security Income and other disability benefits. 

This factsheet offers suggestions for reducing stress and finding balance during the pandemic, along with links to organizations and online resources.

Members of this center's Family Advisory Board share their advice on taking care of themselves and their family while they take care of a loved one with mental health conditions. This factsheet also includes links to organizations and other publications.