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ILC NEWS | September 2020

Questions regarding this PSA should be directed to your local FBI Field Office.

September 28, 2020

September 22, 2020   Alert Number I-092220-PSA Questions regarding this PSA should be directed to your local FBI Field Office. Local Field Office Locations: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field FOREIGN ACTORS AND CYBERCRIMINALS LIKELY TO SPREAD DISINFORMATION REGARDING 2020 ELECTION RESULTS The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this announcement to raise…

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Time is Running Out–Take Part in the Census–It is VERY Important!!!!!!

September 24, 2020

Your Last Chance To Be Counted Time is running out to respond to the 2020 Census! We ask that you remind friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors to participate. Every person living in the United States must be counted. Communities across the nation will miss out on funding for critical public services over the next…

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COVID-19 individual and family survey – REMINDER

September 21, 2020

COVID-19 individual and family survey – REMINDER The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services would like to remind individuals and families that a survey is available to share your experiences with our services during the public health emergency. Both surveys will close on September 25, 2020 BDDS values the collaboration and input from the individuals and…

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Contact your Senators Today about COVID-19 Relief!

September 17, 2020

Contact your Senators Today about COVID-19 Relief! Last week the Senate’s “skinny” COVID-19 relief package, the Delivering Immediate Relief to America’s Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act (PDF), failed to advance. This was considered their “skinny” package, because it is a scaled-back version of the HEALS Act that was introduced in July. You can read more about the…

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INSILC Legislative Advocacy Workshop Series

September 17, 2020

INSILC Legislative Advocacy Workshop Series  Get prepared to Be The Voice and engage in the upcoming 2021 Indiana Legislative Session   Want to have YOUR say in legislation this coming session? Want to learn how to make YOUR voice heard? Want to know what to say to make sure change happens that YOU want?   Join the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC) for the FREE three-part…

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BQIS terminology change

September 9, 2020

BQIS terminology change The Bureau of Quality Improvement Services, within the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services, is responsible for establishing and overseeing quality assurance and quality improvement processes in order to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving services through the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services. BQIS’ vision in accomplishing these responsibilities is…

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Reminder – BDDS webinar for providers and case managers updates

September 8, 2020

Reminder – BDDS webinar for providers and case managers updates The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is committed to working collaboratively with case managers and providers during this extraordinary time. We appreciate the hands-on and coordinated efforts and responses our case managers and providers have demonstrated. As part of this commitment, BDDS has the following…

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COVID-19 individual and family survey

September 8, 2020

COVID-19 individual and family survey The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services values the collaboration and input from the individuals and families who use our services. We want to hear from you on your experiences and opinions on accessing and utilizing our services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. We have developed two surveys to assist…

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Failures in COVID-19 Response Harm People with Disabilities and Older Adults

September 1, 2020

Report Release: Failures in COVID-19 Response Harm People with Disabilities and Older Adults The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies released a report tracking 154 consecutive daily stakeholder calls on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with disabilities and older adults throughout the United States. The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies released a report documenting…

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