There is a lot of guidance and information for the public about Coronavirus but where do you find Easy Read information if you have a learning disability or autism ? Just click on ‘Learning Disability’ or ‘Autism’ on our Disability Sheffield Cornavirus Information and Support page to take you to Easy Read information that will keep you up to date with the latest news. The main websites are:
Keepsafe
Keepsafe has produced posters about the latest guidance from the government and resources on different topics to help you and people you know keep safe from Coronavirus . The site also has a page on Things to Do
Inclusion North
Inclusion North have collected a wide range of Coronavirus information on their Coronavirus support page, including their Easy Read Coronavirus Information sheets and daily news videos.
Speakup
Speakup Self Advocacy produces regular Spreading the News updates about Coronavirus on staying safe and treats to help you during lockdown.
Makaton
Offer training and have produced some free resources on Coronavirus.
https://www.makaton.org/Assets/Store/FreeResources/Coronavirus-social-story.pdf
Mencap
Mencap, one of the largest learning disability support organisations in the UK has a Coronavirus Information and Resources page, including ways to keep busy
Sheffield Voices Coffee Morning
Connect with each other and other people with a learning disability or autism, have some fun and find out information at our online meetings on ZOOM every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am until 12pm. How to use ZOOM Easy Read Guide If you’d like to join contact Disability Sheffield on 0114 2536750 or email kathryn.littlewood@disabilitysheffield.org.uk
You can also check out our Youtube videos. In the last two months we have posted nine separate items – including debates on Coronavirus and life in isolation, as well as easy exercises for people with limited mobility.
Disability Sheffield YouTube now has its own icon at the top right hand side of our homepage to make it easier to log straight into.
