Resources for Providing Services to Via Participants & for Via Employees and Others
This is a mix of websites and ideas for providing remote and in-person support to Via participants, as well as resources for Via employees and others to use on their own. While we don’t endorse any particular product or curriculum, we do want to share these free, online resources. As always, please ensure you are using age-appropriate activities with Via participants while providing services.
Updated Guidance for Infection Control and Mitigation for ODP HCBS Providers
To Use with Via Participants
- Digital Resources to Provide Remote Support
- Resources for Supporting People with Disabilities through COVID-19
- Tool Kit for Communication & COVID-19 – developed by ODP to assist those with non-traditional communication
- Remote Support Series – tips & strategies on how to provide remote services shared by ODP & BSASP
- Health, Wellness & Safety Tools
- Building & Exploring Life Skills
- Exploring Work
- Family Transition & Resource Guides
A Mix of Resources
For use with Via participants, as well for employees and others to use on their own.
- Streaming Activities & Classes – a full schedule of live streaming activities, listed by day and hour
- Exercise & Meditation Classes
- Virtual Field Trips & Tours
- Zoos & Aquariums – Virtual Tours
- Museums – Virtual Tours
- Activities – lists of things to do, learn a language, watch a Broadway show & more
- Arts & Crafts Activities
- Online Educational Activities for Kids
- Talking with Your Kids About COVID-19
- Book Readings & Podcasts
- Science Websites
- Online Communication Tips for Being Nice on the Internet