Wednesday, April 15, 2020

 

Hello, I’m Devon Whitmore, the Community Advocate with DEAF, Inc. My area of focus is within communication access. First, DEAF, Inc. thank you for your patience as we adjust to changes due to COVID-19. We hear you and we are here for you.

 

We, at DEAF, Inc., are committed to monitoring and keeping you informed to things pertaining COVID-19.  Collaboratively, deaf organizations and agencies across Missouri want to get the same message across to you. On your part, we need you to remain diligent/proactive in protecting yourself and to take measures against spreading to others.

 

The Governor of Missouri has issued a Stay-At-Home Order. As of Monday, April 6th, the Stay-At-Home order is to continue until April 25. The Order is to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

 

What does this mean? It means one is encouraged to stay at home except to leave to go to work, grocery shopping for essentials, pick up medication(s) Rx, gas, and other important needs. When exiting your home, it is recommended you wear a mask, preferably an N95, and gloves, for your own protection and for the protection of others.

 

Social distancing of at least 6 feet is expected at all places outside of the home. Pay attention to signage and environmental markings. If you are with your family, it is recommended only 1 person per family enter the facility. When in public, discard gloves, wipes, paper towels, in trash cans, not in carts or parking lots.

 

Please do frequently monitor for changes received from the Governor of Missouri, through Center for Disease Control (CDC) and your local government regarding to COVID-19 Stay-At-Home orders.

 

Please see links for more information at the end of this video. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to continue to support you.

 

Christopher Johnson, Deaf Community Advocate – Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy.

 

William Walker, President – Missouri Association of the Deaf: Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy.

 

Jason Roberts, President - GSLAD: Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy.

 

Clark Corogenes, Independent Living Advocate/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - The Whole Person: Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy.

 

Micki Keck, Independent Living Advocate/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - The Whole Person: Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy.

 

Colleen Burdiss, Independent Living Specialist - Paraquad: Please stay home, stay safe, stay healthy.

 

 

For further resources in captions and/or in ASL pertaining to COVID-19, please do check out these sites:

Official Source

 

https://www.youtube.com/user/CDCStreamingHealth

 

Other Resources

https://www.csd.org/coronavirus/

 

https://www.nad.org/coronavirus/

 

To look at the full, official text, please refer to:

https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MOGOV/2020/04/03/file_attachments/1419322/Stay%20at%20Home%20Missouri%20Order.pdf

 

Refer to Missouri FAQs.

 

https://governor.mo.gov/stay-home-missouri-order-guidance-and-frequently-asked-questions

 

This video was produced in collaboration with Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), Missouri Association of the Deaf (MoAD), Greater St. Louis Association of the Deaf (GSLAD), The Whole Person, and Paraquad.

 

Disclaimer: This is neither professional medical advice, nor are we medical professionals or healthcare specialists. One shall refer to CDC for care guidance and protection.

 

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