As of 02/2021 People in shelters who have tested positive for COVID-19: 501 See more updated information here. Recent News Winter Plan released by the district, lays out protocols for hypothermia alerts, cold emergency alerts, and other procedures for keeping individuals experiencing homelessness safe during the winter months Mayor Bowser Read more…
As of 1/2021 COVID-19 and Public Charge On March 13th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that testing, preventive screening (vaccine potential), and treatment for COVID-19 will not negatively affect any immigrant during a future public charge analysis. This means USCIS has policies in place to enable immigrant families Read more…
As of 1/2021 General Information CDC information on COVID-19 and people with disabilities COVID-19 and Disability video series by the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative Briefing Paper: COVID-19 Impact on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, their Families, and the Direct Support Workforce by The Arc For People with Intellectual/Developmental Read more…
As of 12/2020 The Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Trans People Need to Know: Read Here Support Groups and other Events: DMV Trans Care | doh May 2020 events listed; Call (202) 442-5955 before event to determine if event has been canceled or social distancing modifications have been made. The following is Read more…
As of 10/2020 General updates On March 14th, the first US correctional staff member tested positive for COVID-19, and on March 16th, the first COVID-19 diagnosis of an incarcerated person occurred Some jurisdictions are working to release people from jails and prisons in hopes of minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Read more…
