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April 8, 2020
SSA Suspends CDRs During Coronavirus Crisis
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice about its activities during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the notice, SSA will not be engaging in several activities that may be relevant to state DD systems.
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April 2, 2020
NASDDDS COVID-19 Library of Topical Resources for States
NASDDDS has generated topical briefs immediately relevant to state I/DD systems as they coordinate responses to the COVID-19 global health crisis. These resources are offered to our membership along with intensive technical assistance. NASDDDS is providing these resources on our website in an effort to globally assist the response efforts.
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April 2, 2020
State “Shelter-in-Place” and “Stay-at-Home” Orders
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of states and localities have issued workplace restrictions as part of their efforts to prevent the spread of the disease. These “shelter-in-place” or “stay-at-home” orders vary in scope and duration, but generally require businesses not considered “essential” to close their physical offices and continue their operations remotely.
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March 30, 2020
Q&A Down Syndrome and COVID-19
A question and answer resource on COVID-19 and Down syndrome was published on Friday by a consortium of national Down syndrome organizations.
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March 30, 2020
COVID-19 & HIPAA Bulletin: Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions and Penalties
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued guidance regarding the enforcement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The guidance offers numerous flexibilities to covered entities and business associates under the law during the declared public health emergency and nationwide emergency.