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Disability Rights Maryland (DRM):

• MTA MOBILITYLINK & COVID-19: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/MTA-MOBILITYLINK-COVID-19-DRM-brochure-4-2021.pdf

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National Disability Rights Network (NDRN):

• VIDEO – “Know Your Transportation Rights During COVID-19”: https://www.ndrn.org/resource/ndrn-launches-video-series-know-your-rights-during-covid-19/

Last Updated: April 23, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 can cause stress and anxiety. People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with treatment. Call your doctor if you become aware of new or worsening symptoms. Additional resources include:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress

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Disability Rights Maryland (DRM):

• Know Your Rights: Sexual Abuse: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/Know-Your-Rights-Sexual-Assault-April-2020.pdf
• Know Your Rights: For Youth in Psychiatric Hospitals & Residential Treatment Centers: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/RTC-KYR-Brochure_Updated-April-2020.pdf
• Know Your Rights: Empowering Residents in Maryland’s State Psychiatric Facilities: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/FY-2020-Adult-KYR-Brochure-state-psychiatric-facilities.pdf

On Our Own of Maryland (OOOM):

• List of Available Warmlines in Maryland: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1klWoGdXmfn94KVPNv17oWzR3y-mrT6Dk30lblDu-d8Q/edit#gid=0

Maryland Department of Health (MDH):

• FAQ About Mental Health: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Documents/FAQ_covid19_Maintaining_Mental_Health.pdf

Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD):

• COVID-19 Information and Resource Page: https://www.mhamd.org/coronavirus/

Behavioral Health Administration (BHA):

• COVID-19 Information and Resource Page: https://bha.health.maryland.gov/pages/index.aspx

National:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

• • Information on Managing Stress & Anxiety: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Mental Health America (MHA):

• • Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources: https://mhanational.org/covid19

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

• • Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

• • COVID-19 Information and Resource Page: https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus

Last Updated: April 23, 2020

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

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Disability Rights Maryland (DRM):

• Letter to Business Leaders Amid COVID-19: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/Business-Leader-Letter-F.pdf
  • In this letter, DRM and the Maryland Association of Centers for Independent Living (MACIL) urge business leaders to make reasonable accommodations in order that Marylanders with disabilities have equal access to their goods and services amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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National Disability Rights Network (NDRN):

• Statement on Elections Accessibility during the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.ndrn.org/resource/statement-on-elections-accessibility-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
• Applying HHS’s Guidance for States and Health Care Providers on Avoiding Disability-Based Discrimination in Treatment Rationing: https://www.tascnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Guidance-to-States-Hospitals_FINAL.pdf
  • This guidance elaborates on the requirements in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Bulletin and is endorsed by 90 national disability and health advocacy organizations.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF):

• Statement on Preventing Discrimination in the Treatment of COVID-19 Patients: https://dredf.org/the-illegality-of-medical-rationing-on-the-basis-of-disability/
  

The Northwest ADA Center:

• • Emergency and Disaster Response: http://nwadacenter.org/news/emergency-and-disaster-response-ada-lessons-learned-1
  • Guidance Sheet on Accessible Drive-Thru-Medical Sites: http://nwadacenter.org/factsheet/accessibility-drive-thru-medical-sites

The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities:

• Do You Know Your Rights with COVID-19?: https://www.ucucedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Fact-sheet-for-PWD-002.jpg
• Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination During COVID-19: https://www.ucucedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Safeguards-against-Discrimination-flyer-for-healthcare-professionals_ThinkEquitable.jpg

Last Updated: May 26, 2020