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    COVID-19

    Ashtabula County Board of DD COVID-19 Information

    Ashtabula County Board of DD COVID-19 Information

    Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline
    1-833-ASK-ODH
     
    Ashtabula County Department of Health
    440-576-6010
     
    Ashtabula City Health Department
    440-992-7123
     
    Conneaut City Health Department
    440-593-3087
    About COVID-19

    About COVID-19

    COVID-19 is a virus spread from person to person. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.
     
    For more information read the CDC’s list ofFrequently Asked Questions
    How to Prepare Your Home

    How to Prepare Your Home

    If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent and water prior to disinfection. Click here for a list of disinfectant products with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved emerging viral pathogens claims, maintained by the American Chemistry Council Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC). Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products.
    Coronavirus Household Checklist

    Coronavirus Household Checklist

    Ashtabula County Board of DD Family Information

    Ashtabula County Board of DD Family Information

    Families and people with disabilities who need help should:

    Call:

     

    Email:

    ACBDD

    440-335-1546

    OR

     
     

    WeRHere4U@ashtabuladd.org

    Having a difficult time explaining this uncertain time?

    Having a difficult time explaining this uncertain time?

    Social stories are visual representations that may help someone understand the state of emergency and better regulate their feelings and responses. Click here for a list of social stories.
     
    Children respond differently to emergencies. For ideas to help your child cope visit Helping Children Cope with Emergenciesor view the Children/Youth with Special Healthcare Needs COVID-19 Checklist
    Provider Information

    Provider Information

    Providers: For staffing, equipment or supply needs, please:

     

    Call:

     

    Email:

    ACBDD

    440-335-1546

    OR

     
     

    WeRHere4U@ashtabuladd.org

     
     

    If you are looking for temporary work and interested in helping others contact us to learn how you can help others during this time of need.

    Call:

     

    Email:

     Joan Arcaro

    Service & Support Administrator/ Provider Liaison

    440-335-1546

    OR

     
     

    WeRHere4U@ashtabuladd.org

       
     
    Please review the latest Health and Welfare Alert published by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Infection Control March 2020 #63-3-20
    This video is a great primer for support staff and people with developmental disabilities as county boards and providers continue to address COVID-19. Thanks to Toward Independence, Inc. for producing COVID-19 Tips for DD Providers.
    Resources

    Resources

    We are collecting a list of resources to help while people are home-bound during the COVID-19 virus. We will attempt to sort them by general needs and educational ideas for learning.

    General Information

    General Information

    Spectrum is offering Free Internet Access for the next 60 days to households with k-12 and/or college students who do not already have Spectrum services. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395
    Educational Resources

    Educational Resources

    Looking for things to do? We can help.

     
    Ashtabula County Board of DD wants to help you make a meaningful day. Be sure to check our Facebook page  daily as we're posting new activities there too.
    Virtual Activities for all ages! Click here for a collection of sites to view live webcams, virtual tours/trips, and other miscellaneous fun educational sites.
     
     

    Animals

     
     

    Arts and Crafts

     
     

    Cooking

    • Watch a cooking video
    • Create a shopping list
    • Start a garden
    • Create a menu
    • Meal prop
    • Online Classes
     
     
     

    Games

     
     
     

    Music

     
     

    Nature

    • Take a walk and observe nature, plants, rocks and animals
    • Research online about different trees/flowers
     
     
     

    Self-Determination

     
     

    Socializing

    • Visit friends and family through Facetime/Skype/Zoom/ect.
    • Join an online social group (Facebook/Instagram/ect.)
     
    Early Intervention Activities

    Early Intervention Activities

    (Birth to Age 3)

    Fine Motor Skills

    Sensory/Gross Motor

    Visual Perceptual

    ● Coloring pages
    ● Stringing beads
    ● Paint with a Q-Tip
    ● Sponge Painting
    ● Finger Paint
    ● Practice opening and closing containers
    ● Practice cutting
    ● Put stickers on a card
    ● Draw with chalk
    ● Practice handwriting in shaving cream
    ● Make your own sensory bin/sensory bottle
    ● Yoga
    ● Water Table
    ● Gardening
    ● Build a fort
    ● Bubbles
    ● Sand Table
    ● Play I-Spy
    ● Puzzles
    ● Board games
    ● Matching games
    ● Word searches
    ● Hidden pictures