COVID-19
Fully Federally Funded Covid-19 Testing
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rebound in Pa. as State Also Logs 150 New Deaths
ANCOR Slides, FAQs, and Recording From Member Briefing on OSHA & CMS Vaccine Mandates
Creating Inclusive Virtual and Hybrid Apprenticeships
The Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship released a guide on “Creating Inclusive Virtual & Hybrid Apprenticeships: What Apprentice Learned During COVID-19.” This guide discusses how Apprentice, a technology apprenticeship intermediary, successfully transitioned to a 100% virtual environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their experience shows how apprenticeship programs can actively transform their business models to recruit and support apprentices with disabilities. The guide offers valuable insights, approaches and lessons learned to help other organizations shift to remote work. Read “Creating Inclusive Virtual & Hybrid Apprenticeships: What Apprentice Learned During COVID-19” here.
Heightened Scrutiny Onsite Tools for Non-Residential Service Locations Finalized
ODP Announcement 21-081 informs providers that the Heightened Scrutiny Onsite Tools for Non-Residential Service Locations has been finalized and posted for stakeholders to view. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is also using this communication to address some of the comments and concerns that were received through public comment.
While the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant delays in performing the onsite visits, ODP will now be continuing with the Heightened Scrutiny process for Community Participation Support (CPS) and Day Habilitation service locations to meet the CMS requirement that all waiver providers must be in full compliance with the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule no later than March 17, 2023.
Safety During In-Person Visits Webinar & Resources Available on MyODP
The Safety During In-Person Visits: Infection Mitigation Strategies for Support Coordinators & In-Home & Community Support Providers webinar, held on October 28, 2021, is available on the MyODP Covid-19 Webinars page. Scroll to the Provider and Supports Coordinator sections to access the recording, a copy of the PowerPoint, and links to more resources.
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Federal Judge Overrules Texas Ban on Mask Mandates in Schools
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