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ODP Announcement 20-052 serves to inform stakeholders about Governor Wolf’s announcement of counties that are moving to the “yellow phase” and provide service-specific guidance to Office of

Developmental Programs (ODP) stakeholders. On May 1, 2020 Governor Wolf announced that 24 counties from the northwest and north-central regions of the state will be moving from the red phase to the yellow phase beginning Friday, May 8. This action is part of the administration’s Process to Re-Open Pennsylvania. This marks a reduction in restrictions on work and social settings.

The following counties are included: Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, Venango, and Warren. For more information about how this decision was made, stakeholders can review the Risk-Based Decision Support Tool which was developed in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to strike a balance between economic concerns and public health risks.

For people who reside in counties included in the yellow phase, Individual Support Plan (ISP) teams should use the ODP Reintegration/Transition Guidance Toolkit (release anticipated by May 8) in conjunction with the probe guidance in the annotated ISP to assess COVID-19 related risk and determine, for each individual, what supports are needed for the individual to be able to safely resume activities or engage in new activities. All conditions outlined in Appendix K of the Intellectual Disabilities/Autism Waivers Operational Guidance (version 1.0) and the Adult Autism Waiver Operational Guidance (version 1.0) continue to apply.

To assist with this transition, ODP is providing service-specific guidance for stakeholders in counties moving to the yellow phase beginning May 8, 2020 outlined in this announcement. Additional guidance for staff and individual screening protocols in residential and community services will be provided prior to May 8, 2020.

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Community Survey: Issues Related to COVID-19
From The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Family Support

The University of Pittsburgh Center for Family Support is doing research that involves a community survey about issues related to the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. During this difficult time, community input is more important than ever. Your responses will inform professionals and policymakers who are designing programs and interventions to help people cope with this serious public health crisis. Please take a few minutes to share your experiences about how you are personally being impacted and coping with COVID-19. The survey covers COVID-19 impacts on employment, financial well-being, social interactions, health behaviors, physical health, mental health, and if you or anyone in your household has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or are experiencing related symptoms.

If you are providing unpaid care to a loved one because of an illness, disability, or functional problem, you will also be asked detailed questions about how COVID-19 has affected your caregiving duties and ability to provide quality care. These answers will also be extremely helpful in designing programs to help caregivers during this difficult time.

You are not asked any identifying information, your participation is voluntary, and the survey will take about 20 minutes. You can stop taking the survey at any time. De-identified survey data will be kept strictly confidential, with only limited project staff having access to the data in password-protected folders. Your research data may be shared with investigators conducting other research; however, this information will be shared in a de-identified manner.

If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact principal investigator Scott Beach, PhD.

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The Department launched an online dialogue and is accepting comments through May 7 on safely reopening American workplaces to position the economy for a strong rebound.
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) continues its efforts to support American workers and position the economy for a strong rebound. The USDOL is hosting a national online dialogue to solicit ideas about challenges that may be faced as businesses reopen and how best to help employers and workers reopen America’s workplaces safely.

We want to hear from you — America’s employers and workers. Join your fellow citizens and share your best ideas about (1) reopening businesses, (2) commuting safely, (3) working safely, (4) accommodating members of vulnerable populations, (5) supporting America’s families, and (6) reducing regulatory burdens. Don’t miss your chance — please share your feedback by Thursday, May 7!
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