The $2 Trillion Stimulus and Its Meaning for People with Disabilities: Perspective from The Arc

Small Victories, but Stimulus Bill Overlooks Many Critical Needs of People With Disabilities, Their Families and Workforce in COVID-19 Crisis

Intersections of Coronavirus, Employment and Disability Inclusion

Disability:IN has compiled this Downloadable Resource which has detailed information on the topics below:

Q&A About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and COVID-19 including what employers are allowed to ask and do during the COVID epidemic, remote work and reasonable accommodations.

Supporting Resources

The Department of Labor:  A webpage with resources to help employers and employees to prepare for the COVID-19 virus.   Supporting resources include:

• Reasonable Accommodations
• Accessible Tools and Content
• Coronavirus and People with Disabilities including information on
• access to prescription drugs for people with disabilities
• individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• people who are deaf/hearing impaired.)

Mental Health

Paul Gionfriddo, the President and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA) offers recommendations that employers can use to assist employees with and without disabilities and those who develop mental health conditions during this crisis.