COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccination Information for Children with Disabilities

COVID-19, Students with Disabilities

The Minnesota Department of Health has released two fact sheets with information about COVID-19 vaccinations for children with disabilities and those who work with and care for them. “Information for Caregivers” includes facts about the vaccines, side effects and accommodations that can be requested at vaccination sites. It states, “the known benefits of COVID-19 vaccination […]

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Letter to Educators and Parents Regarding New CDC Recommendations and their Impact on Children with Disabilities

COVID-19, Students with Disabilities

On March 24, 2022, the Department of Education sent a letter to all Educators and Parents on behalf of the Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, regarding updates on COVID-19 and the needs of students with disabilities. In the letter, Cardona highlights resources for both schools and parents to keep up to date with CDC COVID-19

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OCR Guidance on Long COVID

COVID-19, OCR

I. Background Information on Section 504 and IDEA Part B and C II. What Is Long COVID and What Is Its Impact on Children and Students According to the CDC, Long COVID is another term for post-COVID conditions (“a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems people can experience more than four weeks

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