DDS Coronavirus Guidance for
​In-Home Caregivers


​This guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of 2019 novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is working closely with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide updated information about the COVID-19 outbreak. This guidance will be updated as needed and as additional information is available. Please regularly check mass.gov/2019coronavirus for updated interim guidance. ​
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                DESE  Latest  Updates for Fall Services

Virtual Workshop: “What is a Rogers Guardianship?”
Monday, October 26th 2pm Zoom Meeting Virtual Workshop
“Exploring Housing Options”:Thursday, October 22, 2020, 1pm
Zoom Meeting Virtual Workshop
Northeast Region Adult Autism Specialists Speaker Series from November to December
 DDS central/west region Created a new online calendar where families can see all of the online events that are being offered  in Center and Western MA. 

On Demand Webinars
​The Arc of Massachusetts offered three webinars on topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 series can be found here. Other webinars unrelated to the COVID-19 series can be found here.  
MCPAP for Autism and Interllectral Disablilities is a recently established program which offers support ot Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention. Join the presentation on September 24 at 10:00 am -11:00 am 
 https://umassmed.zoom.us/j/98707814083?pwd=TlVTSyt1cFdLVjNXM3A0aWpISkxqQT09
Password: 900729
Safer-At-Home Booklet by DDS
Family Emergency Planning Outreach
Emergency preparedness Worksheet

MCPAP for ASD-ID: Emergency Service Program/Mobil Crisis Intervention 
​COVID-19 Form for people with disablilities when need to go the hospital
New state resource “We all need help sometimes”:
 https://www.mass.gov/lists/we-all-need-help-sometimes

Community Services and Resources during Covid-19 
DESE Special Ed Guidance for school districts 5-1-2020
Food stamps/SNAP benefits Change due to Covid-19

Is a therapy dog right for your child with Autism? A complete guide from Dogdigz. 
 

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