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The California State Public Health Officer issued a new public health order. The order requires certain workers to become fully vaccinated by November 30, 2021:

• California Department of Public Health Order 
• DDS Vaccine Directive 9/28/21

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Every county has a different process for registration.  If you need help registering for your vaccine, please contact your service coordinator or send an email to info@sarc.org.

For more information on vaccine availability in your county, click on the appropriate link:

• My Turn  -Everyone in California will have an opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no cost. But our vaccination supply is limited right now. So we’re starting with the groups who are at highest risk, like people with a high chance of exposure and people 65 and older

• Santa Clara County -Individuals who are eligible to be vaccinated are encouraged to contact their healthcare system to make an appointment. Most healthcare providers below are now offering vaccinations to all county residents age 65 and older, regardless of their healthcare care provider or insurance. See below for scheduling options by provider.

• Santa Cruz County-Most residents will receive their vaccines through their medical provider, and residents should contact their doctor or clinic for more information. The Public Health Division will distribute vaccine through our local vaccine plan.

• Monterey County- Beginning Wednesday, February 17^th individuals 65 and older who work in the industry sectors of food and agriculture, education and childcare and emergency services as well as those 65 and older in the ZIP codes of the greatest need will be eligible to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated

• San Benito County-San  Benito County Public Health Services is committed to providing accurate, reliable updates to the public regarding the vaccine.  Vaccinations are being administered daily and the information presented in the dashboard is updated weekly or as soon as reasonably possible. The updates are dependent on reporting from numerous providers across the county. Please note, the remaining doses available are currently being scheduled for administration by all providers.  The second dose of the vaccine must be administered within the manufacturer's required time frame between 21-28 days depending on the manufacturer's.

• Vaccine Finder -VaccineFinder is a free, online service where users can search for locations that offer vaccinations.

• Vaccine Standby List -Vaccination locations sometimes have unused, extra doses of COVID vaccine they must either use or throw out. We give providers like pharmacies or clinics with leftover doses a way to reach nearby people looking to get vaccinated on a moment's notice.No wasted vaccine. No hours-long lines. Verified providers.

• Vaccine Fact Sheet for people with disabilities:FACT SHEET Vaccines People w High Risk Med Disabilities 031121-FINAL

Provider Bulletin 2.12.21-

DDS FAQ 

Vaccine FAQ Page 

SCDD Advocacy Letter

Covid Phase 1B for People with Disabilities Letter Jan 11 2021

Register for your vaccine 

• My Turn California -While COVID-19 vaccine supply is still limited, California is prioritizing vaccines for specific groups based on exposure risks, health risks, and health equity. My Turn is where you can find out if it's your turn to get vaccinated and schedule vaccination appointments. If it isn't your turn yet, you can register to be notified when you become eligible.

Vaccine Information

• ARCA Position Letter - Tier 1B Vaccine Recipients - 2020-12-15
• ARCA Position Letter - COVID-19 Vaccine Priorites - 2020-11-29
• Lessons Learned
• Vaccine_info_sheet_sml
• COVID19 Information in Plain Language 
• SCDD Plain Language Information 
• When can i get vaccinated calculator 

Vaccine Web Pages 

• Santa Clara County Vaccine Page 
• Santa Cruz County Vaccine Page 
• San Benito County Vaccine Page 
• Monterey County Vaccine Page 
•  California Vaccine Page 

DDS Advocacy Letters

• DDS Vaccine_FAQ_1/8/21

• COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1A Letter for Certain RC Employees
• COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1A Letter for Family Members
• COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1A Letter for Direct Service Employees

SCDD- AVOID SCAMS

• SPAN Avoiding COVID Scams
• SPAN COVID-Vaccine-InfoS

SARC Advocacy Letters

• Vaccine letter Santa Benito County
• Vaccine letter Santa Cruz County
• Vaccine letter Monterey County
• Vaccine letter santa clara county

DDS Directives 

Ending Special Incident Reporting for COVID-19 and Mpox

Update-on-Public-Health-Topics

1. Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
2. Enclosure - December 2020 Reporting Survey
3. Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
4. Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates and Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
5. Enclosure A
6. Enclosure B
7. Email to providers 12/3/20
8. Technical Assistance and Training Agents - announcement 11.2020

• Santa Clara County 
• Santa Cruz County 
• Monterey County 
• San Benito County 

1. PIN-21-14-ASC - Vaccine Confidence, Vaccine Consent, Client Rights
2. General Staff Training for Residential Care Facilities 11.9.2020
3. Covid 19 Reporting Form for providers
4. PIN_20-48.ASC.Mitigation plan template
5. PIN_20-48-ASC.Required COVID mitigation plan
6. COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines- Community Care Licencing
7. Information from Santa Clara County for Providers 11.2.2020
8. COVID19-Playbook
9. 9.28.2020 Updated QA Call Schedule
10. Alternative Services Engagement Log
11. Supported Employment Program FAQ, 4-10-2020
12. CDSS Fingerprint Transfer Checklist
13. The Role of the DSP and the Coronavirus
14. Respite Provider FAQ, 3-19-20
15. ILS and SLS Provider FAQ, 3-18-20
16. Service Provider FAQ, 3-14-20
17. Who is an essential worker
18. PIN 22-15-ASC Resident Cohorting, Isolation and Quarantine, Staffing, and use of PPE
19. PIN-22-16-ASC Testing Guidance Updated 05-2022
20. PIN-22-16-ASC-Supplemental Guidance

1. ED Message 5-11-20- English
2. ED Message 5-11-20- Spanish
3. ED Message 5-11-20- Vietnamese
4. ED Message in Vietnamese 4-10-20
5. ED Message in Spanish 4-10-20
6. Executive Director Message 4-10-20
7. SARC Letter to Families - Remote Work, 3-17-20
8. SARC Letter to Families from Executive Director, 3-13-20
9. Patient Summary for Person with Developmental Disability Form
10. Covid-19 Outreach Survey
11. PPE Request Form For Family

1. Information for Providers - In-Person Day Program - 4.19.2021
2. DDS FAQ- Alternative Service Model 
3. Service Provider Billing Letter - State of Emergency - UPDATED 10-03-2020
4. Billing Update 9.2.2020 - Alternative Services Eff. 9.1.2020
5. Billing Update 7.31.20 Regarding Alternate and Remote Services & Overtime Submissions, Effective 9.1.2020
6. PPE Request Form for Service Provider
7. provider-relief-fund-medicaid-chip-factsheet
8. Service Provider Billing Letter - State of Emergency - UPDATED 5-20-2020
9. Service Provider Billing Update- 4-10-20
10. Service Provider Billing Letter - State of Emergency - UPDATED 4-7-2020
11. Letter to Service Providers - Shelter in Place 4-1-2020
12. Service Provider Billing Letter - State of Emergency - UPDATED 3-31-2020
13. Letter to Service Providers - Remote Services, 3-24-2020
14. SARC Letter for Service Providers - State of Emergency, 3-13-20
15. SARC Notice Regarding Individuals Susceptible to Respiratory Illness, 3-13-20

1. Service Provider Checklist for COVID Reporting 7.20.22
2. SARC-COVID-19-Consumer Form_Rev 3.15.22

1. Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities
2. Letter to Early Start Providers, 3-18-2020
3. COVID-19 Tips for Providers and Parents

1. Updated guidance on corona virus-DSS 10:5:20
2. CCL Provider Information Notice 20-08-ASC, 3-18-2020
3. CCL Provider Information Notice 20-07-ASC, 3-13-2020
4. CCL Provider Information Notice  20-04-ASC, 3-5-20
5. CDPH Guidance for Healthcare Facilities, 3-3-20
6. The Role of the DSP and the Coronavirus Webinar Recording

1. Listos California 
2. Federal Stimulus Rebate Checks 
3. #siliconvalleystrong- Beat COVID-19
4. California  CoVID-19 Website 
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
6. Department of Public Health
7. Department of Developmental Services
8. U.S. Department of Education 
9. Enfermedad por Corona Virus 2019
10. 2019 Novel Coronavirus Information in Chinese
11. 2019 Novel Coronavirus Information in Vietnamese
12. 2019 Nuevo Coronavirus
13. COVID-19 FAQ

1. Santa Benito County 
2. Santa Clara County
3. Santa Cruz County 
4. Monterey County 

1. Santa Clara County One Stop COVID Access 
2. Santa Cruz School Program
3. School Lunch Programs- Santa Clara County
4. Food Resources Santa Clara County
5. Covid-19 Juvenile Resource Guide Santa Clara County
6. United Way of Monterey County
7. Monterey County Resources
8. United Way San of Benito County 
9. San Benito County Resources
10. Santa Clara County Resource Guide by First 5

• California Department of Education 
• Dept. of Education Q and A related to services

1. Virtual Program Support 
2. Supporting Adults with Autism through Uncertian Times Full Packet
3. COVID-19- Mental Health Guide
4. COVID-19- Taking care of ourselves 
5. Green-Mountain-SA-Info-By-and-For-People-with-Disabilities
6. Virus information for people with disabilities 

1. COVID-19-Vaccine-Information-in-Plain-Language
2. Listos California- COVID-19 Tips for People with Developmental Disabilities
3. ENGLISH-COVID-19 Tips for Caregivers of People with Disabilities
4. Face Coverings per CDC
5. KNOW YOUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS COVID
6. Cleaning and Disinfecting 
7. What is Social Distancing
8. stop-the-spread-of-germs
9. stop-the-spread-of-germs-spanish
10. sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet
11. COVID19-symptoms
12. COVID-19 Info sheet
13. Novel Coronavirus Information Flyer - Vietnamese
14. COVID-19 Cleaning and Waste Management for Residences 030220
15. Governor Newsom's Emergency Order