Resources
- MN Hands & Voices
- MN Hands & Voices Support & Resources During COVID-19
- “Follow” MN Hands & Voices on Facebook. Staff are providing many resource links and activity suggestions for families through social media.
- Hands & Voices (National)
- COVID-19 Related Resources and Supports; We are Community, We are Family, We are Strong; Includes multiple resource links, including:
- Considerations for Families with DHH Children during COVID-19
- The H&V Family Leadership in Language & Learning (FL3)
This site includes information resources for families on supporting their child’s development, especially in communication, social-emotional development and early literacy.
- Language, Literacy and Social Development; Including Parent Tip Sheets
- PACER Center Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Families
Links to MDE Resources, Childcare resources and PACER-developed guidance resources (“Parent Center Action Information Sheets”) for download, under topics of:- Distance Learning and Students with Disabilities
- Social and Emotional Learning and Supports
- At Home Family Activity
- Student Privacy
- Boston Basics
Program information and resources for families based on five primary strategies to support their young child’s learning.- Maximize Love, Manage Stress
- Talk, Sing, and Point
- Count, Group, and Compare
- Explore through Movement and Play
- Read and Discuss Stories
- Illinois Early Learning Project
Includes Tip Sheets for families:- Everyday Early Intervention During Coronavirus
Illinois Early Intervention Clearing House - Learning at Home During Trying Times
- Everyday Early Intervention During Coronavirus
- Vroom
Free tips and tools for families to support young children’s early brain development through everyday activities, ages 0-5. English/Spanish Tips available through phone/computer App, Text messages, or print.
Note: The resources listed above link to "external websites" which may not be accessible for the viewer, screen readers and other assistive technology devices. If you need assistance, please email the "Contact Information" person listed at the bottom of this page.
Contact Information
Ann Mayes, Statewide Education Specialist - Deafblind
612-638-1527, ann.mayes@metroecsu.org