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Carol Ferenz

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The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) issued a Questions and Answers document in response to inquiries from State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies concerning the fiscal management of the VR program as it continues serving individuals with disabilities in the current Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) environment.

The Questions and Answers document is available here. In the near future, RSA plans to issue additional Questions and Answers related to the VR program, State Supported Employment Services program, and discretionary grant programs, including the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services program. OSERS/RSA will continue to work with State and local leaders to identify any additional areas where it can provide information to support stakeholders in their important work.

Additionally, the Department of Education sponsored VR 100 Series Webinar on Innovative Strategies from VR During the COVID-19 Pandemic. The recording, transcript, and PowerPoint may be accessed here.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has received questions about how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) economic impact payments (or recovery rebates), which are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will affect benefits. This email will provide information regarding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) economic impact payments.

The IRS is in the process of distributing economic impact payments (or recovery rebates) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Stakeholders receiving services from ODP:

  • May continue to check the IRS website for updates on the status of economic impact payments
  • Key information about economic impact payments will be posted online.

The Question and Answer document, entitled “Government Benefits During the COVID-19 Emergency,” contains information regarding the effect of the economic impact payments on other benefits participants may receive.

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In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must ensure that people with IDD are seen as people, first. Decisions like who gets an intensive care bed, an organ transplant, or a cancer screening are being made every day. This webinar will highlight health disparities and offer action steps for supporters that will help change common misperceptions about people with IDD.

Wed. May 6, 2020 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Presented by Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM

Webinar jointly hosted by AAIDD and Heath Risk Screening, Inc.

REGISTER

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Preparing for Hospitalization During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Checklist for People with Disabilities – April 23, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic you should do everything you can to stay out of a hospital, but if you have no choice, BE PREPARED for business not as usual! The normal hospital standards of practice may not be followed due to limited staff, many more patients than usual, and not enough equipment and supplies. It may be much more difficult to ensure your right to medical care is honored.

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is conducting a confidential, real-time online assessment of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on health care and health care access among persons with a range of disabilities.

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