-
April 11, 2020
This is a news article stating how Coronavirus deaths in the US have reached 20,229, greater than Italy’s death toll which stood at around 19,000. Almost half of the deaths in the US are from New York at around 9,385. As someone who lives down in Long Island, which is where most of these deaths are located, it’s very concerning.
-
April 16, 2020
I’m just… just tired. I’ve been playing Animal Crossing because it’s the one thing I can control and also the one thing keeping me from shaving all my hair off on impulse.
-
March 20, 2020
All students were requested to leave campus housing at RIT by April 5, but could petition to stay beyond that. This was the email that I received from RIT’s Case Management Team stating that I couldn’t stay in my apartment until May 9th despite my extenuating circumstances. I feel that this showed a lack of compassion and understanding from RIT.
-
April 1, 2020
Associated Press Photographer presents a combination of images he has taken around London both before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The photo collection the impact that COVID-19 has had on our world.
-
March 11, 2020
This image shows the extra measures that are being taken to safely and efficiently administer tests for COVID-19. In this specific case, COVID-19 Testing is taking place in the parking lot of a hospital, in order to avoid infecting patients already located within the hospitals walls. These images are serving to educate the general public on what steps are being implemented to help locate and eventually cure COVID-19.
-
March 11, 2020
This screenshot from aerial drone footage shows the empty streets of Wuhan, China. Wuhan has been under lockdown since late January, as part of the massive effort to contain COVID-19. As the epicenter and origin location of COVID-19, images such as these serve to truly emphasize the impact that thispandemic is having on the world and how serious it is.
-
March 13, 2020
A comic poking fun at the ‘social distancing’ aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The image is shown comparing self-isolation with a family of cave people discussing what times were like before COVID-19. In dark times such as this pandemic, the little things that make people smile are always worth it. Political cartoons and comics allow for not only distribution of information, but also a chance to stop worrying and have a laugh instead.
-
March 28, 2020
People in ICE (US's Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention centers are unable to social distance, and there is also not much transparency about what goes on inside them with regard to the safety of the people incarcerated. This article by Fernanda Echavarri describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people incarcerated in ICE detention centers, in particular the case of a five year old girl incarcerated in Pennsylvania. Berks Family Residential Center, which ‘has been criticized for its unsafe and unsanitary conditions and for the lack of proper medical care,’ was detaining 39 people, or 14 families with children as young as six months old as of March 28th, and had not released them despite complaints.
-
March 30, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, people in nursing homes, psychiatric institutions, prisons, and other group settings are trapped without the ability to protect themselves by practicing social distancing from others, and their health is at risk from those bringing the virus in from outside. Zoe Gross, Director of Operations at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, criticizes a Spokesman-Review article written by Martha Bellisle. The article highlights the infection risk to workers at a psychiatric institution, but does not discuss the safety of patients as a priority, portraying them not as people in need of protection, but as ‘occupational hazards’ to the people whose safety matters more.
-
April 11, 2020
Devi Sridhar, professor and chair of Global Public Health at Edinburgh University Medical School, points out on Twitter that a ‘pre-existing health condition’ does not make someone’s death an acceptable loss.
-
April 9, 2020
An article by Jane Coaston describing the impact of COVID-19 on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, from medical rationing in states such as Kansas, Alabama, and Washington, to the high risk of infection at group home facilities, to the concerns that some people have about accessing information and support during the pandemic. Changes such as being unable to visit family members or go out in the community have been difficult for some, and the article describes how the shift to working from home has been a challenge as ‘A lot of people with intellectual disabilities have never been adequately supported to use technology and to access it.’
-
04/08/2020
An article by Liz Essley Whyte describing policies on medical rationing, state by state, and the efforts by disability advocacy groups to enforce equal access to lifesaving treatment. As disability rights activist Ari Ne’eman states in the article, ‘There is a long history of people with disabilities being devalued by the medical system. That’s why we have civil rights laws. We don’t have an exception in our country’s civil rights laws for clinical judgment. We don’t take it on trust.’ As Matthew Foster, an Alabama resident. says, ‘I have a right to live.’
-
March 16, 2020
New York state closed all in-person restaurants and bars. This has affected me because this is a fun activity I will not be able to do with my friends. This also affects my friends who are waitresses.
-
April 1, 2020
My grandmother passed away. These rules from the Archdiocese of Washington l impact how we have our funeral and burial in Washington, D.C..
-
March 16, 2020
RIT orders all students to leave RIT housing by April 5th. Students can apply for exemptions, especially international students. This has caused my friends to move home and consequently leaving me friendless.
-
March 11, 2020
I was on Spring Break when RIT announced they were extending Spring Break a week and all in-person classes were cancelled. This has impacted my senior semester of school drastically.
-
2020-03-12
My father and I had bought tickets to see comedian Tig Notaro’s show in Ithaca, NY, originally scheduled for March 14th. It was rescheduled and pushed back to October 3rd. Tour dates may be pushed back even further in the future, depending on how long the stay-at-home orders are in effect.
-
2020-04-12
Usually, my family tries not to order take-out too often, opting to cook something instead. However, to minimize trips to the grocery store we have been ordering food from local places like End Zone, Dom’s, and Bubbles. Aside from visiting grocery stores less frequently, ordering from local restaurants helps support them financially as well.
-
2020-04-11
My town’s school is currently closed, so my little brother has been home for a few weeks. The school sent him a folder of homework to complete, which continues the curriculum they were working on but able to be learned from home.
-
2020-04-02
Since my friends and I aren’t able to visit each other in face-to-face, we have been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons together online. Pictured are our three avatars hanging out in the game, similar to what we would be doing if we weren’t quarantined.
-
2020-04-02
My mother recently ordered a supply of face masks for our family to wear when we are out in public. The order states that they have already shipped, but tracking the package shows it has not yet left California. Note: These are not N95 face masks, which is the type of medical face mask in short supply right now and needed by those who work in the medical and first responder fields.
-
2020-03-29
A security officer is seen standing behind a closed sign in front of an empty beach letting passersby know that Hermosa Beach in California is closed due to COVID-19. The related Article is about how a surfer who repeatedly ignored warnings to not enter the water due to Coronavirus concerns received a $1000 citation. The article continues to say that most people follow the closures, but despite many similar closures, there is still public flocking towards these non-essential activities, leading officials to temporarily limit vehicle access.
-
2020-03-30
A painting on Loan to the Singer museum from the Groninger Museum was stolen overnight. The painting – “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884” by Vincent Van Gogh now cannot be seen by the community and may not be seen again, removing a valuable piece of history and culture from people when they are potentially unable to have gotten the chance to see it due to coronavirus. The thieves smashed a glass door and ran off with the painting before security was able to find them. Here is a link ot an article: https://www.boston.com/culture/arts/2020/03/30/vincent-van-gogh-painting-stolen-netherlands.
-
2020-04-11
My parents joined by up to 20 other Deaf friends form a massive group Video Phone call all simultaneously using American Sign Language to communicate. There are no overlapping voices to make it impossible to communicate, and the calls last hours on end. My parents and other Deaf people have used this technology for years but are seeing its use become invaluable during the pandemic.
-
2020-03-27
To increase social connection without decreasing social distancing, Northborough, MA residents were encouraged to place a teddy bear in a visible location in or outside their house. Those walking outside or driving around the town could see how many they could find hidden among the community’s houses. This was done after a Facebook Live reading of the children’s book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. This photo is of my family’s Bear out in our front window! Here is the related article that explains the Bear Hunt: https://www.communityadvocate.com/2020/03/25/northborough-families-are-going-on-a-bear-hunt/.
-
2020-03-24
Sara Black, a teacher at Glen Lea Elementary School is shown hugging students before they board a school bus. Due to school closures for at least 14 days, it is assumed that she is saying goodbye as they are unsure when they will see each other in person again.
-
2020-02-16
This is an image of a young couple kissing with face masks in Shanghai, China. This shows the social changes that are being made during this time.
-
2020-03-28
This image shows workers in Mexico cleaning playgrounds to stop the spread of Covid-19.
-
2020-03-18
This is a beautiful and haunting image of a ballerina dancer in a deserted Time Square in New York City. It shows the emptiness of the city as a result of the disease and the toxic environment with the gasmask she wears.
-
2020-04-13
This is an article about how people are unable to access unemployment services during this social and economic
crisis. It exposes the faults of the current unemployment system in the U.S.
-
2020-04-04
I was walking through Highland Park when I noticed a mask on the ground. It seemed oddly poetic in this social climate; A dirty, discarded mask in a beautiful park.
-
2020-04-12
All New Jersey county and state parks have been closed to ensure the public safety. Due to the park closures it has been hard for us to go out for walks and to play.
-
2020-04-12
In order to stay safe during these COVID-19 times, it is recommended that we maintain a 6 feet distance at all times.
-
2020-04-10
Going out to eat out in restaurants has become so difficult due to the virus that to keep us safe restaurants have contactless delivery.
-
2020-04-10
I was ordering masks on Amazon for my family and I saw this message. I noticed while shopping that there were either massive delays or that there was none in stock.
-
2020-03-21
I was walking through Princeton University area and near the old movie theater I saw this poster. I thought that this would be a great thing to share on WhatsApp to help keep my friends and family safe during this time.
-
2020-04-12
Due to quarantine, the Chinese government have pretty much shut down the borders. In order to stay in touch with family and friends, this app is the only source to communicate with them. Although there are apps that are accessible for Chinese International students to get in touch with their friends, there are many harsh requirements in order to use it. Due to the relationship between China and the U.S., the app is no longer available for people in the U.S to use. You must have a VPN to bypass your ip address back to China in order to use it. During times like this, I hope both countries can put down any conflict they have and provide a better source for their citizens to access.
-
2020-04-13
Due to the significant increase in the Covid-19 cases, the Chinese government have announced the new boarder law. Everyone who intends to enter China will now needs to self-quarantine at a nearby hotel for 15 days. However, you must pay with your own money. Due to the new law the Chinese government have announced, the number of flights to China significantly decreased, which caused costs to skyrocket for airfare. Many overseas Chinese students who had hoped to return to their hometown during this time were not able to do it, due to the significant amount of cost.
-
2020-01-30
During quarantine, all the cities are shut down in China. At my hometown, it’s only an hour away from Wuhan, you are limited with what you can do. You can not leave the community, and you can only shop during a limited time, which you also must get a pass in order to shop.The quarantine has brought us many inconveniences: we are no longer able to hang out or simply having a dinner date. However, quarantine is needed in order to prevent a larger spread in the world. If everyone were able to quarantine themselves for a certain amount of time, it will be faster for everyone to return back to their regular daily routines.
-
2020-03-20
This picture shows us the potential amount of victim under different amount of control measure. Right now, the country is already under some controls hoping in the decrease of victims. The paper gives a broadview of how severe the virus might spread if there’s no control, some control, and severe control. Currently, the country is suffering form severe spreading, but the government have taken progress in controlling the virus. Statistic have shown us that the number of new victims have started to become stable. There ishope in the new future that the virus will be controlled.
-
2020-03-11
During spring break, RIT have decided to shift the courses from physical meeting to online meeting. The shift from meeting course to online course is huge. After the shift, my sleep schedule tends to be a complete mess. The motivation for me to study is become less, and less impactful, as now, I tend to skip more online session. Instead, I will look more into Zoom recap, or simply Zoom records. Even my grade is still fine, I sill hope for an in-class meeting for my personal motivation.
-
2020-04-09
Uptown music collective continues their lesson online for their students
-
2020-03-30
This is a video about life in quarantine and how it has affected our lives.
-
2020-04-11
This is a sign at a CT bakery reminding everyone to practice social distancing.
-
2020-04-11
These are some of the testing tents at one of the many hospitals that have them.
-
2020-04-13
This is a sign outside of a home in Derby, CT that is meant to boost moral during COVID-19.
-
2020-07-25
In this recording, I talk about an experience I had a couple of weeks ago when I was looking for a bathroom on a road trip. The manager of a closed IHOP allowed me to use their restroom when no other places would let me because of COVID-19 concerns. I was so grateful that I returned the next day so I could give the restaurant some business. This experience was very meaningful to me; it was a moment of shared gratitude during a challenging time.
-
April 10, 2020
This sign in the infant and toddler clothing section depicts the temporary policy at a Target in North Wales, Pennsylvania that asks customers to not try on clothing and not touch displays.
-
April 10, 2020
I have to wear a facemask if I leave my house. Philadelphia and its suburbs are fining people who do not wear masks in public.
-
April 6, 2020
Shop-Rite of Hatfield, PA has placed visible markings on the floor to illustrate how far shoppers and their carts should be from each other. This was done to help encourage social distancing.
