DSACT’s COVID-19 and vaccine resources
The DSACT board of directors continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and reassess its position regarding the reopening of programs and events. DSACT will continue offering virtual opportunities during this time to help DSACT members connect, learn, and share. We will continue to keep the DSACT community apprised of changes to this policy via the DSACT website, social media, and newsletter.
Information about COVID-19 and Down syndrome
Global Down Syndrome Foundation: Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 & Down syndrome
Down syndrome and COVID-19 information from CDC
LuMind Foundation information about COVID-19 and Down syndrome, including info and FAQ about vaccines
Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 information
Helping an Individual with Down syndrome Tolerate COVID-19 Testing
Office of Civil Rights: Statement on Hospital Visits and Support People for People with Disabilities
NDSC: What to do if you go to the hospital and need a family member for support
DSACT statement addressing concerns about healthcare rationing
Vaccine information
Where to find the vaccine: https://www.vaccines.gov/
Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG)’s resources on COVID-19: https://www.dsmig-usa.org/covid19
Adult Down Syndrome Center’s update on boosters for individuals with Down syndrome
T21 Research Society resources on COVID-19 vaccination for individuals with Down syndrome: https://www.t21rs.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/T21RS-vaccines.pdf
NDSS has partnered with Lyft to help people with Down syndrome, their family members, and their caregivers get to a vaccination site. Complete the online application here.
Additional vaccine resources:
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People from CDC
Vaccine information from NDSC (Español)
Testing Resources
COVIDTESTS.GOV free at-home tests mailed to your home by the federal government (toll-free line 1-800-243-0233)
If you or your loved one has an ABLE account, please read this information about stimulus payments and ABLE accounts!
DSACT is always here to support you. Our email address is admin@dsact.org and our office number is (512) 323-0808.