For over 60 years, LifeROOTS has been dedicated to creating healthy, inclusive communities. Nothing has changed that mission – not even the coronavirus.

We are aware that many families across the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho areas may be feeling unsure of what steps they can take to best protect themselves and their families, especially if they or a loved one has a disability. While they don’t provide all the answers, we’ve put together a list of resources to help provide some clarity:

Health Information

• Information on how the COVID-19 is affecting New Mexico
• Expansion of telehealth benefits
• Guidance for people who are at higher risk

For Parents

• Information for caregivers
• How to talk to children about COVID-19
• Self-care for parents during COVID-19
• Meditation and mindfulness techniques from Calm

For Students

• Special education distance learning resources for parents and teachers
• Scholastic activities to keep kids reading, learning and growing
• At-home learning activities for children
• Math videos with captions
• Virtual story time from the Brooklyn Public Library
• Virtual livestream of the animals at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Virtual tours of 12 famous museums
• Digital Resources for Students with Autism

Specific Resources

• Aging and Long-Term Services Department (Offering assistance with groceries, as well as a list of grocery stores that are opening early for seniors)
• COVID-19 information and resources for people with autism
• COVID-19 from the National Association for the Deaf
• Sanitation best practices for the blind and visually impaired
• COVID-19 Plan and Preparation Guide for adults living with neuromuscular disabilities
• Mental health coping resources from NAMI

LifeROOTS is here to support your family during this time of uncertainty. We are fully operational in our Contracts Division. We are still providing some job coaching services in the community. We are providing FIT services through Telehealth, and are waiting for the DOH to approve the continuation of our adult programs. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to Kathleen Cates at [email protected].