COVID-19 VIRUS INFORMATION
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Essentia Health COVID-19 Information
St. Lukes COVID-19 Information
Public Access to Our Resource Folder
In the following link, you can access our company resource folder containing resources in many areas. This list may not include all available resources and is maintained as best possible. Should you notice any incorrect resources, would like to add more resources, or need assistance accessing these resources please contact us at info@northcountryil.org or call us at 800-924-1220 V/TTY.
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Activities
SPIRIT Club- Fitness for All
Classes are taught by multiple trainers leading different versions of each exercise, making them universally designed as they allow people of widely differing ability levels to all participate together (preview HERE). Offerings include Fitness, Yoga, Zumba, Boxing, Meditation, & Healthy Cooking, available to be viewed both LIVE and ON-DEMAND.
FITNESS FOR ALL
Virtual Calming Zone
Sometimes life gets challenging or overwhelming. In an effort to help students and staff explore strategies to deal with those challenges we have created this space A Virtual Calming Zone.
Here are some resources to help you find new ways to manage life and regulate your emotions.
https://sites.google.com/madison.k12.wi.us/virtual-calming-zone/home
Voting
Are You Prepared to Vote?
Here is some useful information for Wisconsin voters.
Are you registered to vote? Find out if you are here: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/RegisterToVote
Do you know what to bring to the polling place? Do you have the right photo ID? See: http://www.bringitwisconsin.com/
Some areas offer early voting. Find out if your town offers early voting, contact your municipal clerk, see: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/MyMunicipalClerk
Concerned if your polling place is accessible? Find out more at the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: http://www.disabilityvote.org/
Have questions about voting? Contact the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition at 1-844-347-8683
Community Resources
Please contact us and we can help guide you to many community resources including:
- Area Support Groups
- Area Advocacy Groups
- Housing, Assistive Technology
- Disability Awareness
- Advocacy and Rights
- Reasonable Accommodations
- Recreational Resources
- Communication Resources, and more
Home Security: Keeping Seniors Safe at Home
There are many different options available when deciding what type of home security system consumers should get to ensure a senior loved one is safe. Determining what methods of security would be best for a senior’s specific situation is the first step to deciding what products to purchase that will give caregivers peace of mind and help them relax knowing their loved one is protected in his or her home.
https://www.cctvcameraworld.com/home-security-keeping-seniors-safe.html
Educational Resources
EMPOWER Scholarships
Transition Resources for Students with Disabilities
- A list of resources for parents of and students with disabilities. This resource will assist you in planning for transitioning out of high school and the agencies that can assist you. In addition, a transition road map to help you on your way!