The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone and is raising questions daily about what this means for us, our families and the communities in which we live. Rest assured, we are and will continue to be here for YOU with our programs and services during this time and beyond. The health and safety of our consumers, our staff and the public is our top priority and we are daily evaluating the best service-delivery methods as local COVID-19 related information changes.
Current COVID-19 Operating Policy
Our current COVID-related protocol is as follows:
- All staff remain hard at work in our building during regular office hours, wearing masks and practicing social distancing
- Our front door is locked and if you need to enter the office to speak with a staff member, donate or check out equipment or for an appointment, you are asked to ring the bell and wait for a staff member to come to the door
- Masks must be worn at all times within our building and social distancing must be practiced
- All staff are available to meet with consumers virtually (Zoom, Chime, etc.) or by phone or email. In special circumstances where meeting virtually is not possible, we may choose to allow an in-person appointment at our discretion and after careful screening
Our contact information has not changed; you can continue to reach us M-F 8:30-5:00 Contact Us. We will update this page if any information changes.
COVID-19 Resources
►Local/Area Resources
- Housing Assistance:
- Kansas Eviction Prevention Program– CARES Act funded program to assist tenants behind on rent because of COVID
- Housing Stabilization Collaborative (HSC) – local program providing rent support and low-interest microloans to Douglas County renters experiencing COVID-related income loss; collaborative between Tenants to Homeowners and Family Promise
- Utility Assistance
- City of Lawrence CARES act utility assistance – begins November 1st, 2020
- Food Resources:
- Employment
- COVID-Related Community Updates
- Educational Resources
- Lawrence Public Schools: COVID-19 Resources Page
- US Department of Education: Resources for learning at home
- The Journal: Free Resources for Schools/Teachers
►National Organization Websites and Information
- Idividual $500 COVID-19 relief: grant opportunity for those with SCI/D
- World Health Organization COVID-19 Information
- Coronavirus.gov
- CDC – How to Protect Yourself
- CDC American Sign Language COVID video series
- Federal Restrictions to Visiting Nursing Homes 3.16.20
- For Employers/Workplace: EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 and the ADA
- CARES Act Economic Impact Payments Information:
►Kansas Resources and Information
- State of Kansas COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal
- Housing resources: Foreclosure, Eviction, Late Rent
- Symptom Checker – COVID-19 vs. Cold, Flu, Allergies
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment Updates and Resources
- State of Kansas Go Get Tested site: Free COVID-19 testing site directory
► Self Advocacy/Resources for People with Disabilities & Direct Support Workers
- Southeast ADA Center and ADA National Network COVID-19 portal for people with disabilities
- SARTAC COVID-19 information for self-advocates
- COVID-19 HCBS Waiver Meaures:
- National Rehabilitation Information Center – resources to stay healthy, active and engaged while sheltering-in-place
- National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) COVID-19 Toolkit for Personal Service Care Workers and other Direct Support Professionals
- GrassRoots Advocates for Independent Living (GRAIL): Preparation Tips for Self-Directing Consumers
- National ILRU Disaster Hotline for People With Disabilities
- American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Survey Participants Needed!
- AAHD is conducting survey-based research to study the impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities and they need YOU to participate!
- To participate in the survey on how the COVID pandemic has impacted you/your life https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19-Disability
- EEOC Issued Updated COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication : What You Should Know About COVID-19, the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and Other EEO Laws