COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Updates for DDS Individuals and Families
Communications to All Individuals and Families
PPE Distribution November - January to Employers of Record Memo 10-31-2022
DDS Memo - COVID-19 CDC and DPH Resources for Individuals and Families 12-27-2021
DDS COVID-19 Updated Guidance for Individuals and Families 10-13-21
DDS COVID-19 Updated Guidance for Individuals and Families Spanish 10-13-21
Visitation Guidance - 3-16-2021
DDS Reopening Plans- Visitation Guidelines for Campus-Based Settings 6-24-20
DDS Visitation Reopening Plans Memo 6-12-20
COVID-19 Risk Assessment Template 6-12-20 updated 6-15-20
COVID-19 Family, Visitor and Home Visit Screening Protocol 6-12-20 updated 6-30-20
Sample Risk Notification template for Providers 6-12-20
Visitation Checklist 6-12-20
Consolidated Contact Tracing Form 6-12-20 updated 6-30-20
DDS Camp Harkness Reopening Memo 6-10-20
DDS Reopening Timeline Memo 6-5-20
DDS Reopening Timeline Memo Spanish en espanol 6-5-20
DDS Family Letter - Hospital Admissions Signed 4-28-20
DDS Family Letter - Hospital Admissions Signed Spanish en espanol 4-28-20
DDS Support Person - Hospital Admissions Emergency Department Notice 4-28-20
DDS Support Person - Hospital Admissions Emergency Department Notice - Spanish en espanol 4-28-20
Emergency Service Modifications 4-16-2020
Family Letter 4-2-20
Family Letter Spanish en espanol 4-2-20
Families Appendix K Approval 3-30-2020
Families Appendix K Approval Spanish en espanol 3-30-2020
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for DDS Individuals and Families regarding COVID-19 3-26-20
Emergency IHS Guidelines 3-19-2020
Health and Wellness Check-in Questions 3-18-20
Communications to Individuals and Families that Self Direct
DDS SD COVID Information 4-28-20
Essential Employee Notice from PCA Workforce Council 4-3-20
Self Determination COVID-19 3-27-20
COVID-19 Memo Non-Agency Based In-Home Caregivers 3-19-20
COVID-19 Memo Self Directed Members 3-19-20
PCA Guidance COVID-19 Flowchart 3-19-20
Self-Directed Employer Guidance COVID-19 Flowchart 3-19-20
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for Individuals and Families that Self-Direct
PPE Pick Up Poster December 2022 - January 2023 Flyer
DDS SD Communication PPE In Person Monthly 12-11-20
Link to Employer of Record PPE Supply Request Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-nyLEd2juUiwJjH_abtzi0jZnob8UlpCjbyyDVlZkk5UMllXWEFYMTNUUU9YOUo0VjBHQzdaOEFQOCQlQCN0PWcu
Formulario de solicitud de suministro de PPE para empleadores de registro de DDS - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-nyLEd2juUiwJjH_abtzi0jZnob8UlpCjbyyDVlZkk5UNDZGNDVCSzBGRzY5OENJUzhMV1FDSUVGVCQlQCN0PWcu
IFS IHS SD PPE Guidance 4-17-2020
Resources - RewardingWork
RewardingWork Connecting to Care Flyer 4-3-20
RewardingWork CT DDS Family Flyer 4-3-20
RewardingWork CT DDS Worker Flyer 4-3-20
RewardingWork CT Postcard Sample 4-3-20
RewardingWork Have You Seen Our New Website 4-3-20
RewardingWork New Website Welcome Letter 4-3-20
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Resources
American Rescue Plan Act - Paid Leave Benefits for DSP/PCAs
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Connecticut- State of CT website- ct.gov/covidvaccine { https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/covid-19%20vaccinations }
Best Practices for Virtual Communication with People with Disabilities 5-27-20
DSS Update Regarding Medicaid Coverage 5-8-20
Pediatric Behavioral Health Resources Quick Guide 7 5-8-20
"When it Builds Up, Talk it Out" 1-833-258-5011 For parents and caregivers who need someone to listen, to understand and to talk your feelings out. http://www.talkitoutct.com/
Disability Rights Connecticut: COVID-19 Flyer 4-9-20
Disability Rights Connecticut: COVID-19 Spanish Flyer 4-13-20
Visual Tools 1 Coronavirus Information 4-8-20
Visual Tools 2 COVID-19 Symptoms 4-8-20
Husky COVID-19 Resources 3-27-2020
Husky COVID-19 Resources in Spanish en espanol 3-27-20
CDC Video - What can I do to protect myself from COVID-19 4-3-20
CDC Video - How does COVID-19 spread? 4-3-20
CDC Video - 6 Steps to prevent COVID-19 4-3-20
CDC Video - 10 Things you can do to manage COVID-19 at home 4-3-20
Oregon - COVID-19 Explanation: Plain Language Video and Captioned 3-19-20
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf 3-17-20
Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP): What to Advise Your Pediatric Patients During the COVID-19 Crisis 3-17-20
https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
https://adayinourshoes.com/how-to-prepare-for-quarantine-disability-families-printable-checklists/
https://www.cdc.gov/nonpharmaceutical-interventions/pdf/gr-pan-flu-ind-house.pdf
https://www.ready.gov/pandemic
What In-home Social Service Providers and Clients Need to Know about COVID-19