Disability Focused Resources – COVID-19

• 1 billion people worldwide have a disability. People with disability are more likely to have chronic conditions that put them at a higher risk for COVID-19.
• The International Disability Alliance (IDA) has launched COVID-19 and the disability movement and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Community Living is frequently updating their COVID-19 resources for seniors and persons with disability.
• Credible information in accessible formats (e.g. signed interviews by deaf doctors and websites in plain language) is vital to flattening the curve; visit the Montana Disability and Health Program to find accessible resources about COVID-19.

Get the Facts on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

• Use a reliable source when seeking information about COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have current information about what is happening globally and in the U.S.
• For the most updated and timely information related to coronavirus in Montana, please visit covid19.mt.gov.
• If you have additional questions email covid19info@mt.gov or call the Joint Information Center at 1-888-333-0461.

Diabetes Alert Day - March 24th

• Millions of people in the United States have prediabetes or diabetes, both serious health conditions, and many people are unaware they have one of these conditions.
• By enrolling in a Diabetes Prevention Program people can learn to implement healthy lifestyle changes to reduce their risks for developing diabetes.
• Find out if you or someone you know is at risk, and learn more about steps you can take to prevent or manage diabetes by using our guide and interactive map.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

• Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new respiratory illness that can spread from person to person, no specific treatment or vaccine is available at this time.
• Symptoms of COVID-19 range from mild to severe and may include fever, cough, and shortness of breath that can appear 2-14 days after exposure.
• Reduce your risk of becoming ill and stay up to date on COVID-19 in Montana by visiting DPHHS and CDC websites.