COVID-19

Resources for Individuals with Disabilities

Are you an individual with a disability looking for employment resources and information during the COVID-19 crisis?

Here is our list of frequently-updated resources, specifically made for you:

Note: We cannot guarantee full accessibility of all content from our external partners. However, if you have any issues understanding or accessing any of the information linked below, please give us a call at 803-779-5121 or email us at hiremesc@able-sc.org.

• Able South Carolina has a list of COVID-19 resources by various topics.

• If you have been laid off or have experienced reduced hours due to COVID-19, you can apply for unemployment benefits. You can apply for unemployment benefits online through the SC Department of Employment and Workforce website. You can access information about unemployment benefits and COVID-19.

• National Federation of the Blind - COVID-19 Resource List, including:

  • Accessible trackers 

  • Information on free access to Zoomtext and Aira 

  • Surveys / data on access barriers while working/studying remotely 

• Social Security has released new guidance concerning the COVID-19 economic impact payments and those who receive Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability insurance benefits.

• Slow the Spread SC debunks some of the myths about wearing a mask and slowing the spread of COVID-19 in South Carolina.

• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a page of resources for people with disabilities.
  

• Workforce GPS has a list of federal resources to assist people with disabilities during this time. 

• Download and print this free wallet card for tips on managing stress during COVID-19.

• “Economic Impact Payments” and stimulus relief/checks

• Stimulus Checks and SSI

• ASL videos on COVID-19

• The Administration for Community Living launched DIAL, the Disability Information and Access LIne, to support the needs of people with disabilities seeking information and access to the COVID-19 vaccine in their communities. You can email them at DIAL@n4a.org or call 888-677-1199.

• The FCC is offering the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which provides discounts for eligible households toward broadband service.

• The White House released resources to support individuals with Long COVID.