While the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging for many of us, we've found some pandemic-related resources you might find useful. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay connected!
in unprecedented times
Empathy during COVID-19: Addressing anti-Asian racism through restorative dialogue
This free resource by Immigrant History Initiative utilizes restorative justice dialogue circles to reflect on and discuss the causes of anti-Asian racism, which has sharply increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. As schools prepare to reopen, students will likely be exposed to toxic anti-Asian racism, which can create harmful learning environments.
This free resource by Immigrant History Initiative utilizes restorative justice dialogue circles to reflect on and discuss the causes of anti-Asian racism, which has sharply increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. As schools prepare to reopen, students will likely be exposed to toxic anti-Asian racism, which can create harmful learning environments.
Vaccination
Massachusetts COVID Vaccination Help is serving those disproportionately disadvantaged by the current system and currently seeking bilingual volunteers to staff their hotlines. They are prioritizing:
- Age, but only if ≥ 60
- Location, with a focus on the communities that have been hit the hardest by COVID
- Non-English speakers
- BIPOC individuals
- Individuals requiring accessibility accommodations
TESTING
Testing is important, find a testing center through Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the closest site near you. "Information continues to evolve quickly, so [Massachusetts Department of Public Health] encourages all those looking to be tested to contact the site prior to arrival. Many sites may also require pre-screening, a referral and/or an appointment." Take a self-assessment if you are unsure about whether you need testing (informational only; not medical diagnosis).
For any non-Massachusetts visitors, find a testing site here!
For any non-Massachusetts visitors, find a testing site here!
TRANSPORtATION
(April 14, 2021) The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) announced that in partnership with Lyft, they will provide access to free or discounted rides for Asian American Pacific Islander older adults throughout the country to get to and from vaccination sites. This is made possible in part through support from fellow Lyft partner, Chase. The collaboration is part of Lyft’s Universal Vaccine Access campaign, which is mobilizing a coalition of partners to provide access to rides to and from vaccination sites across the country.
Individuals in need of transportation access from the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) can email admin@napca.org or call 1-800-336-2722 (English), 1-800-582-4218 (廣東話/Cantonese), 1-800-683-7427 (普通话/Mandarin), 1-800-582-4259 (한국어/Korean), and 1-800-582-4336 (Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese) or visit www.napca.org for more support. To learn more about how Lyft is helping people book vaccine rides for themselves or a loved one, or to fund a ride for someone in need, please visit the Lyft website.
Individuals in need of transportation access from the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) can email admin@napca.org or call 1-800-336-2722 (English), 1-800-582-4218 (廣東話/Cantonese), 1-800-683-7427 (普通话/Mandarin), 1-800-582-4259 (한국어/Korean), and 1-800-582-4336 (Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese) or visit www.napca.org for more support. To learn more about how Lyft is helping people book vaccine rides for themselves or a loved one, or to fund a ride for someone in need, please visit the Lyft website.
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Against Anti-Asian Racism
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