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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Visit the Department of Developmental Services FAQ page. Here you will find FAQ's for Service Providers and Individuals/Families.

Disability Thrive Initiative:

Established in 2020, the Disability Thrive Initiative provides training, support, and resources on how to deliver and access alternative services for those with developmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Initiative is offering FREE webinars, peer-to-peer consultations and trainings, and a resource library. The Initiative provides innovative, real-world examples of how to safely address the needs of individuals with IDD. They also provide technical assistance through their support center. This a great resource for Service Providers. Visit the DTI webpage here to learn more.

UPDATES:

2/1/22: FREE and LOW-COST PPE for Business. To find out how you can get PPE's, please read the article here.

9/17/2021 Updates Regarding LA County Vaccination Order, Facility Directives from Other State Agencies, Covid-19 Vaccination, Personal Protective Equipment, and Executive Order

LA County: On September 9, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) issued a letter outlining the requirement for regional centers to adhere to the LA County Order dated August 12, 2021. View the letter here. We encourage that vendored service providers consult with legal counsel and/or make contact with LACDPH, for further guidance on this correspondence and related public health order.
State: On September 15, 2021, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) released correspondence to the Regional Centers addressing directives from other state agencies, vaccination, and PPEs. View the letter from DDS here.
Federal: On September 9, 2021 President Biden issued a series of Executive Orders that expanded mandatory vaccination requirements for COVID-19. This includes vaccine mandates for federal workers and contractors, employers in the healthcare sector, and all employers with over 100 employees. The federal government will implement this mandate through the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA.) OSHA is developing a rule that will require all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require any workers who remain unvaccinated to produce a negative test result on at least a weekly basis before coming to work. OSHA will issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to implement this requirement. Read the President’s COVID 19 Action Plan here

TELEHEALTH

This video shows examples of how typical Telehealth sessions are conducted. In this example, a Speech Therapy telehealth session is being provided. This video is offered for informational purposes only and does not serve as an endorsement of any specific provider by ELARC.

RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS:

Center for Non Profit Management: This agency offers a range of seminars, certificate programs, special events and an annual conference, all designed to introduce best practices for managing people, projects, and organizations. Explore their upcoming opportunities which includes webinars on Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness. To view a list of all their webinars, please visit their website here.

Virtual Conservatorship Clinics: While the in-person clinics for Bet Tzedek has been cancelled, they are committed to serving the community and operating services in a manner that promotes the community’s well-being as they navigate the current health landscape. Bet Tzedek is currently hosting services by remote assistance. For complete detailsj, please view their flyer. View the flyer in Spanish.

Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times: Read this booklet in:

Free face coverings for the aging and disability networks: To help limit the spread of COVID-19, HHS and FEMA are offering cloth face coverings at no cost to community-based organizations.

SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

Extra services at no cost to Medi-Cal members with certain chronic health and/or mental health issues: Health Homes Program

Community Care Licensing Division-Stay Informed on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division Provider Information Notices, Adult and Senior Care (ASC) Program

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Center for Health Care Quality All Facilities Letters

County of Los Angeles Public Health: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Healthcare Providers

N-95 MASK - Instructions/Information on the fit and use of N-95 masks are available on:

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