COVID-19 Important Information and Resources from Indiana Department of Health
March 31, 2020
Important Information Essential Businesses and Operations (updated 3/23/2020) Indiana Stay-At-Home Order FAQ (updated 3/23/20) Governor Orders Hoosiers to Stay Home in Fight Against COVID-19 (updated 3/23/20) See Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s Newsroom COVID-19 Resource Guide for Hoosiers Looking for Assistance (updated 3/19/2020) CDC Guidance for Mass Gatherings (updated 3/16/2020) Department of Workforce Development Resource Page (updated 3/16/2020)
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19, from the NY Times
March 31, 2020
The Coronavirus Outbreak Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions Updated March 24, 2020 How does coronavirus spread? It seems to spread very easily from person to person, especially in homes, hospitals and other confined spaces. The pathogen can be carried on tiny respiratory droplets that fall as they are coughed or sneezed out. It may…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disability Resources
March 31, 2020
The IL-NET National Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Center at ILRU is providing support to centers for independent living and statewide independent living councils as we all navigate the unprecedented times of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are sharing these resource below in support of the communities you serve. Please email us at ilru@ilru.org with…
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Important and reassuring news from Social Security
March 31, 2020
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency also reminds everyone to be aware of scammers who try to take advantage of the pandemic to trick people into providing personal information…
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Mental Health Toolkit Reminder
March 31, 2020
Mental health impacts everyone. One in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, and everyone faces challenges that can impact their mental health. Mental Health America has released their 2020 Mental Health Month Toolkit. The toolkit provides practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency regardless of the situations…
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Family as paid caregivers, COVID-19 and Appendix K
March 30, 2020
You are receiving this email because you have elected to receive Informational Notices from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. Family as paid caregivers, COVID-19 and Appendix K On Friday, March 26, 2020, the Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services and Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services released guidance for providers on temporary policy…
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Webinars for families and caregivers – DDRS
March 28, 2020
DDRS Updates You are receiving this email because you have elected to receive Informational Notices from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. Webinars for families and caregivers The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is hosting a series of webinars for families and caregivers to inform and assist during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are greatly…
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Resources for Crisis Preparedness and Response
March 28, 2020
The IL-NET National Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Center at ILRU will support centers for independent living and statewide independent living councils as we all navigate the unprecedented times of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are sharing the list of resources below in support of all those communities you serve. Please email us at…
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Statewide Map for Food Assistance Locations
March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020 New statewide map available for Hoosiers seeking food assistance during COVID-19 pandemic New, interactive online tool will make it easier for families to find food resources near home; site will be updated to reflect current openings and closures INDIANAPOLIS– The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, in partnership with the state’s food…
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Games to Hook Young Learners–April 8 Webinar
March 27, 2020
Webinar April 8 An informational alert prepared by Fifth Freedom Information courtesy of AbleNet On April 8, check out an informative webinar on games to hook young learners onto learning and create a joyful learning environment. Games, role-play, drama and movement activities are not only highly engaging and fun for children but they help…
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