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COVID Vaccines and the Developmental Disability Population – guest host Rhea D’Costa interviews Dr. Yona Lunsky, director of the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Center at CAMH, Toronto, about the importance of prioritizing vaccination of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their essential caregivers. Find below essential resources mentioned in the podcast:

Autism and COVID Vaccines FAQ

Report: Including People with Developmental Disabilities as a Priority Group in Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Key Considerations – Part 1

Report: Including People with Developmental Disabilities as a Priority Group in Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Key Considerations – Part 2

Infographic – Staff – Vaccinating Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities – Considerations for Staff

Infographic- Facilities – Vaccinating Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities – Considerations for Facilities

Infographic – Caregivers – Vaccinating Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities – Considerations for Caregivers

Getting Ready For My Shot: Accommodation request and vaccination preparation form

Importance of School for Children with NDD: “So much more than chalkboards” – more information about this topic can be found in following articles by Dr. Ripudaman Minhas: Lockdowns and Brain Development and with Dr. Sloane Freeman Marginalized Children during COVID-19

COVID & Disability – The Family Experience Part 1 – Parent Interview

COVID & Disability – The Family Experience Part 2 – Researcher Interview – more information about the research can be found here: COVID-19 supports for people with disabilities and caregivers

Helping Families Identify & Access Services for ASD and other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities – more information about the topic can be found at this Blogpost by Dr. Olaf

Advocacy Toolkit for Literacy based Learning Disabilities – Part 1

Advocacy Toolkit for Literacy based Learning Disabilities – Part 2

National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia – Part 1

National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia – Part 2