COVID-19

The CDC updates its COVID recommendations for the holiday season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its COVID-19 safety recommendations for the upcoming holiday...

Low wages and pandemic gut staffing support for those with disabilities

Ernestine “Erma” Bryant likes her job, but the pay is a problem. She works in a caregiver role as a direct support professional in...

CDC to invest $2.1 billion to protect patients & healthcare workers from COVID-19 & future diseases

On Friday, September 17, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a $2.1 billion investment to improve infection prevention and control...

COVID vaccine mandated could impact IDD services

With coronavirus numbers continuing to surge, a new Biden administration plan to require many workers across the nation to receive...

CDC offers COVID resources for individuals with IDD

As the COVID Delta Variant numbers continue to rise, a renewed concern about those most vulnerable in our communities has prompted the...

CDC issues eviction moratorium for 'substantial' and 'high' COVID transmission areas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new order this week temporarily halting evictions for nonpayment of rent or...

What you need to know about the Delta Variant

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the world, public health officials are watching certain coronavirus mutations and variants that...

Despite new CDC COVID guidance, some still require masks

In a recent article by Ralph Ellis of WebMD, he discussed the new CDC guidance which confused some people by stating fully vaccinated...

TSA extends face mask requirement at airports and through September 13

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation...