As of 10/19/2020 People in shelters who have tested positive for COVID-19: 349 See more updated information here. Recent News For the November 3 elections, DHS will be sending letters to individuals and families staying in shelters, which will contain information on: How to register to vote How to update Read more…
As of 10/15/20 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…
As of 10/01/20 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 10/01/20 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 05/05/20 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…
