[IL-Talk] COVID-19 Resource List

Tue Mar 24 19:18:05 UTC 2020

Excellent list :-) :-) I'm glad that we all put this together.

Robert Hansen
hansen.robert70 at gmail.com

On Tue, Mar 24, 2020, 2:04 PM Denise Avant via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
>
> Illinois Coronavirus COVID-19
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>
>
> The below list is simply some resources that may be helpful to you during
> this time of the Covid-19 crisis and social distancing. Please feel free to
> explore other helpful resources.
>
>
>
> For information about COVID-19
>
> go to Center for Disease Control - CDC.gov.
>
> Or call the CDC 1-800-232-4636 option 4
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>
>
> World Health Organization - www.who.int <http://www.who.int>
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> Another resource for frequently asked questions:
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> Walgreens.com
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> CVS.com or
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> CVS Coronavirus Hotline 1-888-300-4419
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>
> National Federation of the Blind Resources
>
> Website -  nfb.org/COVID19
>
> Parents of blind children and blind students may wish to note in particular
> the blog post by Stephanie Flynt, "Don't Be a Barrier, Be Accessible Now."
> This post deals with the right of blind students to receive accessible
> online educational materials for schools shifting to remote online learning
>
>
>
>
> NFB Newsline
>
> All subscribers, for the most up to the minute information about COVID-19,
> you can read national and local newspapers.
>
> If you wish to become a subscriber, the channel administrator is David
> Meyer, (-708-6067091
>
> All subscribers  can access NFB Newsline by phone, an app on your iOS
> device, Amazon Echo line of products, the Victor Reader Stream or
> nfbnewslineonline.org.
>
> You can locate specific information about COVID-19 under the breaking news
> section. For phone users, once you have dialed in, have been logged in,
> press option 5, then 1.
>
>
>
> *Note: The National Federation of the Blind office in Baltimore is closed
> due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Therefore, we will not be able to send free
> white canes and slates, and the Independence Market is closed.
>
>
>
> For general information in Illinois
>
> www.covid19.Illinois.gov <http://www.covid19.Illinois.gov>
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>
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> Illinois Department of Health
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> IDPH.Illinois.gov/covid-19
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> IDPH Hotline
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> 1-800-889-3931
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>
>
> Transportation:
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> All public transit systems are deemed essential and should be running in
> your area. But please call your local transportation authority to check for
> scheduling.
>
>
>
> Chicago Ventra Card Users
>
> If you have a 7-day or 30-day pass, you can request a one-time credit for
> any balance left on the pass. The prorated credit will be based on when the
> pass was last used. To receive your credit, you must send an e-mail, and
> type of credit. Your request for the prorated credit must be sent by April
> 13.
>
> to customerservice at ventrachicago.com
> <mailto:customerservice at ventrachicago.com>  with your name and Ventra
> number. Prorated credits will be issued as Transit Value that is added to
> the cardholder's Ventra account. Transit Value can be used to purchase
> passes in the future or for rides paid for individually from your value
> balance.
>
>
>
>
>
> Paratransit
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> Paratransit is available in your area for transporting you to essential
> activities, grocery shopping, pharmacy trips and doctor visits
>
>
>
> PACE Customers
>
> If you use Paratransit in the city of Chicago, and have the TAP (Taxi
> Access) Card, you will not be charged for your rides. You simply swipe your
> card at the end of your trip. No money will be taken from your card.
>
>
>
> Rideshare Companies
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> Uber and Lyft are running but you may experience some delay in pickup
>
>
>
> Restaurant Deliveries
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> Uber eats is offering 0 delivery fee, but there are other normal service
> fees.
>
> Door Dash is doing the same.
>
> Grubhub is offering $10 off any order over $30 at selected restaurants if
> you order between 5 pm and 9 pm
>
>
>
> Grocery Stores offering special hours for Seniors/vulnerable guests:
>
> Please call your local store
>
> One hour before stores open
>
> Walgreens- Tuesday
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> Walmart: Tuesdays
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> First Hour that the store is open
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> Target - Wednesdays
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>
>
>
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> Grocery Deliveries
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> Instacart instacart.com
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> Amazon Fresh - Amazon.com
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>
>
> You can also access Instacart and Amazon Fresh through apps on your
> smartphone, which are accessible with Voiceover in iOS and Talkback under
> Android.
>
>
>
> Mariano's (Free grocery delivery for orders over $35, but you must be using
> the Mariano's app)
>
>
>
> *please note that several of our members have volunteered to help people
> use
> apps on the iOS platform to order groceries. If you need such assistance,
> please call Michal Nowicki at 847-361-9403 or e-mail him at
> mnowicki4 at icloud.com <mailto:mnowicki4 at icloud.com> , and he will put you
> in
> touch with someone to help you.
>
>
>
> Information for Food Banks
>
> Greater Chicago Food Depository: 773-247-3663
>
> Northern Illinois Food Bank:- 630-443-6916
>
> Central and Southern Illinois Food Bank: 217-522-4022
>
> Eastern Illinois Food Bank:217-328-3663  Need Help Preparing Meals
>
>
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> Need help with meal preparation?
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>
>
> Directions for me website
>
> Great resource for directions on most store bought packaging, includes
> frozen foods, cans, etc.
>
> directionsforme.org <http://bit.ly/2xSZui9>
>
>
>
> Prairie Grass Cooking Hotline - Available from 2-4 pm 847-920-8437
>
> This hotline will help people with cooking ideas and using ingredients to
> prepare meals.
>
>
>
> Blindness Apps On both Android and iOS
>
>
>
> Aira is still fully operational, and is offering its service free of charge
> for students engaged in distance learning.
>
> BE My Eyes is also operational
>
> Vispero is offering a free JAWS, ZoomText or Fusion  home license to
> everyone through June 30.
>
>
>
> Twelve Step Program Help and Support
>
> If you are part of any programs for alcohol and drug dependency, you will
> still be able to continue meetings. For online or phone meetings
>
>
>
> www.chicagoaa.org <http://www.chicagoaa.org>  or
>
> 312-346-1475
>
>
>
>
>
> Denise R. Avant, Esq.
>
> President,
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
>
> 773-991-8050
>
> Live the life you want.
>
>
>
> For more information about NFBI,
>
> Go to www.nfbofillinois.org
>
>
>
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