NY Alliance Covid-19 Resources
The NY Alliance is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 crisis and provide information in real-time. Included below are:
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resources from NY Alliance Projects including the Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation (RCWT), the Managed Care Community of Practice (MC COP) and the NY Housing Resource Center (NYHRC); and
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webinars the NY Alliance has held with pertinent and helpful information about the crisis.
To view the NY Alliance emailed Covid-19 Updates, visit this page: https://nyalliance.org/NYAlliance_Updates
Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation Trainings & Discussions
The Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation (RCWT) has begun a series of online learning and discussion sessions for connecting with the workforce during this time of crisis. All providers of services to people with disabilities are encouraged to attend these trainings and discussions.
Managed Care Community of Practice Compendium & Webinars
In order to make your search for up-to-date information simpler, the Managed Care Community of Practice (MC-COP) has compiled all official COVID-19 guidance and resources released to date. This page will be updated to include timely information as the crisis evolves. MC COP is also holding webinars in collaboration with OPWDD on several pertinent topics during this time. To register for these webinars or view recorded webinars, click here.
New York Housing Resource Center (NYHRC) Resources
The NYHRC has developed a list of helpful resources for people we support who live in the community and who are employed, have been laid off and have no income. Resources include information on: stimulus package & SSI participants, unemployment guides, food locators and SNAP, EITC, ISS, mental health.
Paid Family Leave & FMLA Resources
Employment Law & COVID-19 Webinar on March 26 - Presented by Shepard Mullin
Employment Law & COVID-19 PART 2 on April 16 - Presented by Shepard Mullin
SEMP Billing During COVID-19
Webinar on March 27 - Presented by NYS APSE, NY Alliance, CHSE, DDAWNY, CP of NYS, IAC, The Arc New York & Dowling Law PLLC
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COVID-19 Experiences from Providers for Providers
Webinar on April 1 - Presented by AABR, FREE & Liberty Arc
Download AABRs Powerpoint
CARES Act: What You Need to Know
Webinar on April 8 - Presented by the Small Business Administration & Great Tie Consulting
Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Program (PPP) FAQ Document
FREE Pandemic Preparedness Module Available through The College of Direct Support
The NY Alliance continues to provide innovative ways to support the field during these challenging times and as such, we have worked with DirectCourse, a platform that provides online training modules through The College of Direct Support to bring a new Pandemic Preparedness module to the field. This module is now available free of charge to all providers in New York State. Click here to learn more.
