AUCD is collecting stories on the impact of covid-19

General, Sib Stories

The world has dramatically shifted over the past few months and we will continue to experience the effects of the novel coronavirus in the coming months. And hearing your voice about how you’ve been impacted by this pandemic is important as Congress is writing the next bill to respond to the needs of Americans in crisis.
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities is compiling stories to send to your members of congress. Please read their tips below along with a template on how you can structure your story. You can send your story by email to rrodgers@aucd.org.

Important to include:

  • How services and supports have been impacted by social distancing and how this impacts you
    • Examples:
      • Not being able to go to school, work, community activities, day program
      • Not being able to have in-home or community support (Direct Support Professionals, aides, personal assistants, nurses)
      • Medical and other appointments being canceled

What to send in a story:Β 

  • A picture of you at home; members of Congress need to SEE all of us
  • Story template
    • My name is __________________ and I am _______(a person with disability, family member, friend ).Β  I am from _______(town and state). The COVID-19 emergency has ___________ (stopped services – explain which).Β  I am worried about ____________ (explain what the impact is). I know you are working on the fourth relief package for COVID-19. I want to learn more about how you are going to help people with disabilities in this package. Β Thank you very much for your time.

Example:Β 

My name is Liz Weintraub and I am a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. I am from Rockville, MD. The COVID-19 emergency has me working from home. I am worried about getting help from staff coming into my home while β€œstay home, saves lives.”

I need information about COVID-19 to be in plain language as its hard for me to understand and feel safe during these hard times if information is not accessible. I know you are working on the 4th relief package for COIVD-19. I want to learn more about how you are going to help people with disabilities in this package.Β  Thank you very much for your time.

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