COVID-19 Information and Resources
Key Legislative Resources
Governors Association Letter
COVID-19 Disability Rights National Call To Action
March 18th Congressional Letter
March 23rd Urgent Action Alert
CARES Act Resources
Paycheck Protection Program Information Sheet
Paycheck Protection Program Application
Small Business Paycheck Protection Program Overview
Small Business Assistance COVID-19
CEO Contact List
March 31 2020 Team Huddle Affiliate Call Reference Materials
March 31 2020 Team Huddle Affiliate Call Questions & Answers
Fundraising and Events
Virtual Events Guide developed by Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley
#GivingTuesdayNow Toolkit
National Fundraising Message – March 23rd
Weathering The Storm Development Deck
Easterseals Greater Houston Virtual Walk With Me Site
Easterseals Northern Ohio Fundraising Message
What Nonprofit Board Members Should be Doing Right Now to Address Coronavirus
Webinar: Digital Fundraising Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak
Deck: Digital Fundraising Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak
PR and Communications
Digital :30 PSA
Easterseals Southern California PSA Campaign to #StayHomeSaveLives
Press Release for Easterseals Southern California PSA Campaign
Wall Street Journal COVID-19 Campaign Ad (Half Page)
Wall Street Journal COVID-19 Campaign Ad (Quarter Page)
Virtual Disability Awareness Program Launch
Easterseals Midwest Staff Appreciation Materials – Social Media and Digital
Coronavirus Communications Plan developed by Easterseals Central Illinois
Coronavirus Crisis Plan Statement
Coronavirus Crisis Plan developed by the Dalton Agency
The Hill OpEd – March 16th
The Hill OpEd – April 2nd
The Hill OpEd – May 1st
WSJ OpEd – March 24th
Sample Script Messaging for local use
Business Operations
Insurance Survey for Affiliates
Return to Work Flyer
Request for Membership Dues Deferral Form
Affiliate Membership Dues Deferral Criteria
Easterseals Midwest Resource Center
Continuing Our Mission Email from Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut
Easterseals Greater Cincinnati Responds to Coronavirus (video)
Easterseals Southern California Special Message from CEO Mark Whitley (video)
Easterseals North Georgia Responds to Coronavirus (email)
Easterseals Greater Houston “We’re Here For You” (email)
Continuity of Business Operations from Easterseals Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
SBA Loan Information Now Available to Nonprofits
Coronavirus Employee Memo
Emergency Action Plan and Response Procedures
Business Continuity Planning Process
Easterseals Team Huddle Call – Summary Panel Discussion
Ogletree Deakins Return to Work Flyer
Transportation Services Again
Service Centers
Day Service Procedures
Access New Jersey Guide to Reopening Facilities
CDC Action Plan
nCoV Screening in Ambulatory Settings – Sample Script to Patient
Advice to Client Families on Coronavirus Protocols
Other Resources
Coronavirus FAQ
Coronavirus Patient Questionnaire
Early Childhood Personnel Center Resource Hub
Homecare and Clinical guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control
Guide for In Home Cleaning published by the Centers for Disease Control
In Home Caregiver Guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control
Environmental Check List published by the Centers for Disease Control
Ogletree Deakins “On Points” Collection of Articles Pertaining to Coronavirus
World Health Organization COVID-19 Online Hub
Additionally, as we continue to monitor the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus, we want to facilitate the sharing of best practices or other measures you all are taking locally with our colleagues.
Elise Hough, President & CEO of Easterseals Greater Houston, met with a world-renowned virologist to develop these suggested measures and recommendations to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 on her Affiliate and for your consideration at your own centers and offices:
- Universal Precautions – Training of all staff on the use of Universal Precautions in these types of situations. Washing hands properly is the single best thing that can be done.
- Client Communication – A flyer will be sent to families with hand washing information and informing them of the rescheduling of services if someone in the house is potentially contagious. This has some risk, as the state will not give a clear answer about contractual responsibility to provide services even if people are contagious. Staff will let families know about rescheduling when confirming a visit/service.
- Clean Space – We will use a more stringent cleaning protocol. Gloves and medical wipes were ordered for early childhood and Purell dispensers are available. Removal of risky items (magazines, toys, soft items) from our lobbies, clinic, labs and the school to the extent possible.
- Sick Staff/Clients – Staff who come to work ill will be sent home. Home based work will be allowable during this period while maintaining HIPPA compliance (i.e. people cannot work on unsecured network when dealing with client data). If clients arrive with flu-like symptoms, services will be rescheduled.
- Remote Services – To the extent possible, services will be provided remotely/using technology. An inquiry has been made to the state if telemedicine for early childhood intervention and bill Medicaid on a temporary/emergency basis is possible. Limiting in-person agency related meetings and cancellation of all non-essential travel.
- Health Guidance – Guidance has been requested from Texas Health & Human Services and the City of Houston Health Department – both just referred us to the CDC’s website.
- Cash Flow – Discussion of potential impact on cash flow due to providing services in the community – a potential quarantine will result in severe loss of revenue which will not be made up once the quarantine is lifted.
- Insurance – Check on your business interruption insurance