Resources for Learning & Working Remotely
As we’re all becoming experts on ins and outs of working, learning, and teaching remotely, there are always ways to make navigating the digital workspace a little easier. We have collected links to resources we think will be helpful.
Please continue to check back for updates. As we all know, things change quickly, so we’ll do our best to keep up!
Working Remotely & Networking
Creating a Digital Workspace
Working Remotely for the First Time? These Seasoned Experts Have Advice for You to Follow (Inc.)
5 Tips for Staying Productive and Mentally Healthy While You’re Working From Home (TIME)
5 tips for effectively working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, when you have kids (CNBC)
13 Zoom video chat tips, tricks and hidden features
Employee Resources
KS Dept. of Labor – Filing for Unemployment Benefits
Workplace Tips for Employees – COVID-19
Employer Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration – Kansas City District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration – Filing for Disaster Loans
SBA’s Customer Service Center (800) 659-2955
Email the SBA at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
Kansas Chambers of Commerce
Creating a Virtual Classroom
Beyond the Workplace
WiFi Access
Food Access
For immediate access to food, Harvester’s is available throughout the area. Use Harvesters Food Network Service Locator to find a site near you.
Family Resources
Kids at home? Keep busy with hundreds of free animated lessons from TED-Ed.
Additional Resources
Travel Updates
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Restaurants & Other Local Business Listings
Mental Health Resources
Johnson County Mental Health Hotline: 913.268.0156
Suicide Prevention Hotlines
- 800.273.8255 (English)
- 800.628.9454 (Español)
- 800.799.4889 (deaf and hard of hearing)
- Online Option
Veterans Suicide Hotline: 800.273.8255 option 1
SafeHome (KS): 913.262.2868
(domestic violence shelter and resources)