Useful resources for living during the pandemic Avoiding myths and misinformation When looking for information about COVID-19, to ensure that it is accurate and reliable, it should only be sourced from trustworthy organisations, for example the World Health Organization (WHO), national health authorities and leading disability organisations. Updates and global information Rolling updates on the COVID-19 situation and comprehensive information about all aspects of COVID-19 and the pandemic can be found on the World Health Organization website: FIND HERE Information is also available from the following continental groups: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) What is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Easy-to-read information about Coronavirus - an easy read guide developed by Inclusion Europe, available in many languages. Coronavirus. What is it? How to stay safe - an easy read guide developed by Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Coronavirus (Covid-19) - a fact sheet developed by National Down Syndrome Society, United States. COVID-19 virtual series - online webinars presented by The Matthew Foundation in collaboration with the Stanford Down Syndrome Research Center Q&A on COVID-19 and Down syndrome - question and answer sheet produced by DSMIG-USA and by National Down Syndrome Society Staying healthy COVID-19: 5 ways to help prevent the spread - a video created by the European Commission with international sign. Coronavirus safety - a video by Alex Snedden from New Zealand. Social distancing - an easy read guide developed by Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Wearing a mask - an easy read guide developed by the Council for Intellectual Disability Australia Learning and education Learning at home - produced by Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Learning resources - produced by Down Syndrome Australia. Educational resources - produced by National Down Syndrome Society. Planning for your child's return to school - produced by Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Coronavirus and coping for children - produced by Down Syndrome Australia. Online safety Staying safe online - Easy Read guide produced by eSafety Commissioner of the Australian Government The COVID-19 Global Online Safety Advice for Parents and Carers - produced by Europol Leisure time Keeping fit and healthy at home - produced by Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Mental health and wellness - produced by Down Syndrome Australia. Fun and relaxing things to do at home - produced by Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Support with care and finances For support with care and finances related to COVID-19 we strongly advise making contact with a Down syndrome organisation where you are. You can find an organisation near to you in our Global Contacts map: GLOBAL CONTACTS Manage Cookie Preferences