Alabama Public Health
http://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/cov-patients.html
Alabama Mental Health Online Support Groups – via Zoom
https://mh.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OnlineSupportGroups.pdf
Alabama Surveillance Dashboard – information on test sites / number of cases
https://alpublichealth.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/6d2771faa9da4a2786a509d82c8cf0f7
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/COVID-19/default.aspx
To sign up for COVID updates (e-mail or text) visit:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AKDHSS/subscriber/new?topic_id=AKDHSS_157
USA Government Response to Coronavirus
https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
Center for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
IRS – Tax relief and Economic Impact Payments
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
ASL Now COVID-19 Hotline
Got questions? Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call our hotline using ASL Now or VP (833) 682-7630
*This hotline does not give medical advice. The agents taking your call have no medical training. If you’re calling because you’re sick, call 911 or your primary care physician.
Arizona Department of Social Services
https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-home
Arizona Commission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACDHH)
https://www.acdhh.org/
ACDHH – Coronavirus Resources
Phone (V): 602-542-3323
VP:480-559-9441
info@acdhh.az.gov
ACDHH – Coronavirus Resources videos via You Tube (Audio, ASL, closed captioned)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-TcycEjzuA&feature=emb_logo
Arizona COVID-19 Hotline
For Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing consumers, call the full (2-1-1) number at 1-877-211-8661
Arkansas Department of Health
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/novel-coronavirus
To subscribe for updates via e-mail visit (select language box on right side):
https://govstatus.egov.com/ar-covid-19
California Coronavirus Response
https://covid19.ca.gov/
Center on Deafness-Inland Empire (CODIE)
Website https://codie.org/home-4/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CODIE.RIV/
Connecticut’s Official State Website – COVID Language options menu on the right-side banner
https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus
Delaware.gov Coronavirus website – offers an audio option
https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/
For questions on coronavirus (English and Spanish) phone / e-mail numbers
https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/contact/
Delaware COVID Response You Tube Channel (ASL, Closed Captioned, Audio):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unm4YQh7vaE&list=PLCUOs10-0UshmvewXwEO0Qa55rYBRvkbu
USA Government Response to Coronavirus
https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
Center for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
IRS – Tax relief and Economic Impact Payments
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
ASL Now COVID-19 Hotline
Got questions? Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call our hotline using ASL Now or VP (833) 682-7630
*This hotline does not give medical advice. The agents taking your call have no medical training. If you’re calling because you’re sick, call 911 or your primary care physician.
Florida Health
https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/
Georgia Department of Public Health
https://dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus
Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19: State Services
https://georgia.gov/covid-19-state-services-georgia
Georgia Department of Health – Coastal Health District
(Counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long & McIntosh)
https://www.gachd.org/local-covid-19-information/
State of Hawai’i, Department of Health
https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/
To sign up for COVID-19 emails visit:
https://health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19-updates/
Comprehensive Service Center for People Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind ASL Videos (NO Closed Captioning No Audio)
https://www.csc-hawaii.org/
Idaho Official Government Site
https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/
Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing video (ASL, closed captioning, Audio)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2569760036620924
State of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/
Illinois Department of Public Health (English version)
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus#tab-0-0
Illinois Department of Public Health (Spanish version)
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus#tab-0-1
Indiana State Department of Health Coronavirus Homepage
https://coronavirus.in.gov/
Deaf or Hard of Hearing Communication Cards – COVID-19
https://coronavirus.in.gov/files/20_ISDH_COVID19_ODHHcommcard.pdf
Iowa Department of Public Health
https://idph.iowa.gov/emerging-health-issues/novel-coronavirus
Iowa Department of Public Health Video (closed captioned) visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LIz_xYc0gY&feature=emb_title
Deaf Relay: (Hearing or Speech Impaired): dial 711 or 1-800-735-2942
Spanish Language Information
https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/7/COVID-19%20public%20fact%20sheet%203_19_2020%20spanish%20translation.pdf
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Resource Page - information videos located at the bottom (closed captioned and ASL)
http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/COVID-19_Resource_Center.htm
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
https://kycovid19.ky.gov
What to do if you are sick with COVID-19 video visit (Audio, Closed captioned)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=WxjM51-NS8s&feature=emb_logo
ASL Mental Health informational video visit (Audio, Closed captioned)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=90&v=tWq1UYvKufM&feature=emb_logo
Louisiana Department of Health
COVID-19 News and Updates – Louisiana
http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/category/227
Guidance and Resources
http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/3878
Family Preparedness Fact Sheet
http://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Coronavirus/resources/Family_Preparedness.pdf
Communication Cards for deaf and hard of hearing individuals
http://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Coronavirus/resources/LDH_COVID-19_DeafAssistance.pdf
Louisiana Public Broadcasting has many videos on the state’s response to COVID-19 including live streaming (Audio, ASL, and closed captioned)
https://www.lpb.org/news/health
Main Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Maine CDC hosts a COVID-19 media brief at 11:30 AM EDT Monday-Friday.
Video is located in the middle of the site page (Audio, ASL, NO closed captioning)
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus.shtml
COVID-19 Fact Sheet
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/documents/COVID-19-FS.pdf
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 Twitter page
https://twitter.com/mdhealthdept?lang=en
Maryland Department of Health Video Updates – Gov. Larry Hogan via You Tube (ASL Interpreted)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbheDE_LMwHyl3VShzU73wA
Telephone Hotline – seven days a week 8:30AM to 5PM Call 410-887-3816 for coronavirus-related questions
Baltimore County:
Baltimore County Department of Health
https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/News/coronavirus.html
Baltimore County COVID-19 Hotline 410-887-3816
Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/BaltCoGov/
Frederick County:
COVID-19 Mental Health and Health Resources Hotline Call 2-1-1 Maryland or 866-411-6803
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
COVID-19 Text Alerts
Text COVIDMA to 888-777
Massachusetts Governor’s Video Series via You Tube (Audio, ASL, Closed Captioned)
https://www.youtube.com/user/MassGovernor/videos
Massachusetts Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) communication cards for individuals and health care providers
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/covid-19-card
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/
COVID-19 News Updates from MDHHS
Subscribe for COVID-19 update via e-mail / Facebook / Google / Yahoo
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDHHS/subscriber/new?topic_id=MIDHHS_605
Michigan Department on Civil Rights Video – COVID-19 video (ASL, closed captioned)
Also provides a link to the CDC’s video series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrFqzEmeb5E&feature=youtu.be
Minnesota Department of Health- ASL Videos via You Tube (Closed Captioned – NO Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8bUdMEsiPQ
Minnesota Department of Human Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division
https://mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing/
Mississippi Department of Health
https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420.html
Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline (available 24/7) 877-978-6453
Link to CDC COVID-19 videos (Aural, ASL, closed captioned)
Also pop up allow you to sign up for e-mail alerts for COVID in Mississippi
https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420,868.html
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)
https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/
DHSS video update via You Tube (aural, closed captioned, NO ASL)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=qzg1Gukeh30&feature=emb_logo
DHSS COVID-19 Information Hotline telephone 24/7: 877-435-8411
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/coronavirusmt
Montana League of Cities and Towns – COVID-19 Resources
https://mtleague.org/covid-19/
DPHHS Tribal Resources for COVID-19
https://dphhs.mt.gov/tribalcovid19
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
https://www.nh.gov/covid19/
New Hampshire COVID-19 Information Line:
Phone:1-866-444-4211 or 2-1-1
TTY:603-634-3388
ASL COVID-19 Self Observation Video ASL, no closed caption, no Audio)
https://www.nh.gov/covid19/media/self-observation-video.htm
New Jersey Department of Health
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
COVID-19 Information Center:
Telephone Call 24/7: 1-800-962-1253 or 2-1-1
Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live assistance
New Jersey Live updates:
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 for text messaging update
New Jersey Human Services Coronavirus Information – Communication cards for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals:
https://nj.gov/humanservices/documents/covid/Corona%20Virus%20Card%20-%202%20up-RB_v2.pdf
Department of Human Services Division of the Deaf and Hard on Hearing
https://nj.gov/humanservices/ddhh/coronavirus.shtml
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
NYS Local Health Department Listing by Local Region
https://www.nysacho.org/directory/
New York State Department of Health’s Novel Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
NYC Coronavirus webpage
Sign up for real time updates on COVID-19 in New York City Text COVID to 692-692
NYC Mental Health help line: NYC Well Contact via:
Telephone: 1-888-NYC-WELL
Text message: Text WELL to 65173
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina
NCDHHS – Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina/what-covid-19
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/covid-19/faq
NCDHHS – Informational Update
Telephone: 888-892-1162
Text updates: Text COVIDNC to 898211
https://mailchi.mp/dhhs/0vqzbpq6l2
North Carolina – Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsdhh
COVID-19 Videos in ASL
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/covid-19-videos-asl
North Dakota Department of Health – Resources on Coronavirus
https://www.health.nd.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus
North Dakota Department of Health – COVID-19 Press Conferences via You Tube (Aural, ASL, closed captioned)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0KCh7fxTBftoWOg3kwG5RA
USA Government Response to Coronavirus
https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
Center for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
IRS – Tax relief and Economic Impact Payments
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
ASL Now COVID-19 Hotline
Got questions? Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call our hotline using ASL Now or VP (833) 682-7630
*This hotline does not give medical advice. The agents taking your call have no medical training. If you’re calling because you’re sick, call 911 or your primary care physician.
Ohio Department of Health
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
Frequently asked questions on coronavirus
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/resources/novel-coronavirus-faqs
For questions regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19 call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
Oklahoma State Department of Health – sign up for e-mail updates at:
https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/
COVID-19 Call Center operating 24/7: Telephone Numner:877-215-8336 or dial 2-1-1
Accessibility Questions: If you need alternate formats of the website to meet your accessibility needs, or you have difficulty viewing any content on the OSDH Web site with assistive technology, please send your request to webmaster@health.ok.gov.
Oregon Health Authority Coronavirus Update
Subscribe for e-mail updates visit:
https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19
COVID19: Frequently Asked Questions please contact Mavel Morales at 1-844-882-7889, 711 TTY
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/COVID19-FAQ.aspx
Oregon Public Health Videos via You Tube (Audio, Closed Captioned, no ASL)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkb-JDacaHu5EXUkWqG_H2Q
To contact by email: COVID.19@dhsoha.state.or.us
For Accessibility Questions: OHA.ADAModifications@dhsoha.state.or.us
Pennsylvania Department of Health
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Responding to COVID-19 – Information sheet
https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/
Bucks County Coronavirus Information
(Closed captioned videos – middle of page)
https://covid19-bucksgis.hub.arcgis.com/
Bucks County Coronavirus Information Line
Telephone Number: 1-800-383-0371
e-mail: COVID19@buckscounty.org
Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre (Philadelphia)
https://dhcc.org/?s=COVID+19
Puerto Rico Department of Health
http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
COVID-19 Information Telephone Call Center Available 24/7: 787-999-6202
Refer to CDC listing for additional information
Rhode Island Department of Health
https://health.ri.gov/covid/
Information on COVID-19 (English)
https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/
Information on COVID-19 (Spanish)
https://health.ri.gov/otherlanguages/spanish/diseases/ncov/
COVID-19 Info Telephone Line (Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM): 401-222-8022 After hours call 2-1-1
Contact e-mail to RIDOH.COVID19Questionson-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm)
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
https://www.scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
South Dakota Department of Health
https://doh.sd.gov/news/coronavirus.aspx
www.covid.sd.gov
South Dakota COVID-19 Information Telephone Line: 1-800-997-2880
Tennessee Department of Health
https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html
Governor Bill Lee media briefings – live stream and videos (ASL Interpreted, No Closed Captioning)
https://sts.streamingvideo.tn.gov/Mediasite/Catalog/catalogs/mediasiteadmin-covid-19-media-briefing
Tennessee Department of Health Call Center Available Daily 10AM to 10PM CDT
Public Information Telephone Numbers 1-883-556-2476 or 1-877-857-2945
Hamilton CountyTelephone Number 423-209-8383
Knox CountyTelephone Number 865-215-5555
Shelby CountyTelephone Number 901-692-7523
Texas Department State of Health Services
https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/default.aspx
ASL Videos (youtube)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU_JX2xD7s1iV5QcCqCLIQA
We encourage everyone to make use of the State of Texas Effective Communications Toolkit published by the Texas Division of Emergency Management to ensure their communications are as accessible as possible. By making sure our emergency communications are accessible to all people, we help keep the entire community safe, healthy, and informed.
For questions and information contact by:
Phone Dial 2-1-1 the choose option 6
e-mail coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov
Local Health Entities Directory
https://dshs.texas.gov/regions/2019-nCoV-Local-Health-Entities/
Department of Health – Virgin Islands (English and Spanish)
https://doh.vi.gov/sites/default/files/VIDOH_COVID-19_Postcard-2.pdf
Telephone Information 1-340-712-6299 or 1-340-776-1519
Utah Department of Health (contains COVID-19 chat box for mobile numbers)
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/
Statewide Measures to Limit Spread of COVID-19
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/protect-yourself/
COVID Telephone Hotline 1-800-456-7707
Frequently Asked Questions
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/full-text-governors-stay-home-stay-safe-directive/
Vermont Department of Health
https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/infectious-disease/2019-novel-coronavirus
Green Mountain Self Advocates
Plain Language Booklets of COVID-19 (English and Spanish Versions)
http://www.gmsavt.org/
Virginia Department of Health
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
Prevention Tips
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/prevention-tips/
Personal and Home Preparedness for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/personal-and-home-preparedness-for-coronavirus-disease-covid-19/
Washington State Coronavirus Response
https://www.coronavirus.wa.gov/
Spanish Language Information
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020COVID19/CoronavirusSpanish
Coronavirus Call Center Sunday through Saturday 6AM to 10PM 1-800-525-0127
To Sign up for e-mail or text updates visit:
https://www.coronavirus.wa.gov/sign-email-or-text
Washington State Department of Health ASL Complete Videos Series via YouTube (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX3JnbLodRI&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i
Individual Videos
Introduction (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX3JnbLodRI&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i&index=1
What is COVID-19 (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XM40f6Q_kE&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i&index=2
How Does COVID-19 Spread (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0MVC3PtxxE&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i&index=3
COVID-19 Symptoms (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJJqmtx9_co&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i&index=4
What to Do if You are Sick (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzumK5zimY4&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i&index=5
Prevention and Treatment for COVID-19 (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrs4njuhzHU&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i&index=8
Stigma and COVID-19 (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zWS7Xj26J0&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i&index=6
What Can You Do About COVID-19? (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BnEfqfvucY&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i&index=7
What is Social Distancing (ASL, Closed Captioning, Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx3M4OgtnSg&list=PL82Z-swK0-4njl9qWjAoNY1HKbWndlq4i&index=9
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services
https://coronavirus.wv.gov
Telephone Hotline 24 hours a day 7 days a week: 1-800-887-4304
West Virginia Video Series (Audio, Closed Captioned)
https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/pages/videos.aspx
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm
COVID-19: Response Resources for Wisconsinites
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/help.htm
For questions of immediate needs:
Text COVID19 to 211-211Wyoming Department of Health
Wyoming Department of Health
https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/infectious-disease-epidemiology-unit/disease/novel-coronavirus/
Developmental Disabilities Section – Weekly COVID-19 Update Call – Thursdays at 3PM
Via Telephone Number (669) 900-6833 or (646) 558-8656
Via Zoom: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/988578187
Meeting ID Number 988 578 187
USA Government Response to Coronavirus
https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
Center for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
IRS – Tax relief and Economic Impact Payments
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
ASL Now COVID-19 Hotline
Got questions? Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call our hotline using ASL Now or VP (833) 682-7630
*This hotline does not give medical advice. The agents taking your call have no medical training. If you’re calling because you’re sick, call 911 or your primary care physician.
