Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Other Disability Focused Federal Resources
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Targeted compilation of resources shared to support the WorkforceGPS Disability and Employment community stay informed during the COVID-19 crisis. We will continue to update this listing as new information is shared and updated.
U.S. Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources- The U.S. Department of Labor released resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus.
Administration for Community Living (ACL) Coronavirus Resources- ACL, within the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, developed a resource page addressing the question: What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know About Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)?
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Resources- OSERS, within the U.S. Department of Education, posted Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Resources- EEOC posted resource titled What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19.
U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)- SSA posted resource document titled Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Recipients - Steps to Take and Schedule of Payments.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)- Information for employers and workers about workplace accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding COVID-19.
Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT)- Information resource posted on Telework and Accessibility in response to COVID-19. Digital accessibility makes it possible for people with a wide range of functional abilities to use technology.
Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC)- WINTAC developed comprehensive COVID-19 resources for different stakeholders including individuals with disabilities, states, and Community Resource Providers.
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- Resource Publication Date: 2020
- Posted by: Bradley Bronson
- Posted in: Disability and Employment