COVID-19 Response Efforts
Our Impact
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Mask Distribution
53,000 MASKS
were distributed to Direct Support Professionals and residents in congregate settings, thanks to a donation from Make Waves.
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Information
200,000 PEOPLE
viewed our Coronavirus Information Series; each week, a self-advocate or industry expert joins to discuss various topics, offering insight and advice. 33 episodes have streamed so far!
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Advocacy
2,750 TOTAL
number of letters sent to legislators surrounding the COVID-19 relief packages, addressing how the bills specifically impact the autism community.
-Washington D.C. Coronavirus Information Homepage
-District of Columbia COVID-19 Testing Sites
-Washington D.C. Department on Disability Services
-Autism Society of America’s COVID-19 Information and Toolkit
-COVID-19 Anxiety & Stress Management Provided by the CDC
-How To Talk About COVID-19 With People Who Have Autism from NPR