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Elder & Special Needs Populations

During the COVID-19 crisis, our most vulnerable communities can be overlooked. Following are helpful resources:

The Community Health Law Project contains important information on its homepage, including that there is currently an eviction moratorium until November 1, 2020. For the complete notice, visit their website.The Community Health Law Project provides legal assistance for those with disabilities. Visit their website or contact their offices in the area closest to you. Shore Area: 732-380-1012 or eatontown@chlp.org  North Jersey: 973-680-5599 or bloomfield@chlp.org  Central Jersey: 609-392-5553  East Jersey: 908-355-8282 or elizabeth@chlp.org. South Jersey: 856-858-9500 or collingswood@chlp.org

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. It contains COVID-19 related questions and answers.

The Arc of New Jersey provides helpful information for anyone working with a person with disabilities who is looking for the most up-to-date connection to services. Click here for more information.

From the National Housing Law Project, read this PDF dealing with discrimination in housing for the disabled. Download the document titled Reasonable Accommodations and Disability Discrimination in the Context of COVID-19.

The Arc of New Jersey provides support, answers and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and the community. Click here for news and resources impacting people with I/DD during this time.

The AARP hosts a weekly live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall on its website every Thursday at 1 p.m. ET. Click here for details.

The New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities created a fact sheet titled COVID-19 Guidance for Individuals and Families of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Check out the Novel Coronavirus Information page on the New Jersey Department of Human Services website for links to relevant information. The Department also compiled a disaster preparedness checklist for people with disabilities. Download the pdf here.

For the deaf and hard of hearing, the NJ Department of Human Services has provided Coronavirus cards to use in identifying signs and symptoms of the disease to healthcare workers. Download the cards in English & Spanish here: English version pdf & Spanish version pdf.

 

Read this article from military.com regarding how the federal stimulus package will help veterans.

Read this article from the Kaiser Family Foundation on Medicaid Emergency Authority Tracker: Approved State Actions to Address COVID-19.

From Legal Services of New Jersey, read this information relevant to the military and veterans.