Coronavirus Information and Resources
San Andreas Regional Center is committed to supporting our community during this crisis. We encourage individuals served, families, and service providers to check back here regularly as we continue to update this page with new guidance and pertinent information.
Free Covid-19 test kits
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Mandatory Vaccine Order
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:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Information
Vaccine Registration
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 17th 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
Vaccine and Related Information
DDS FAQ
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
- 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
SARC Advocacy Letters
DDS Directives
Alternative Service Model
- Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
- Enclosure - December 2020 Reporting Survey
- Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
- Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates and Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
- Enclosure A
- Enclosure B
- Email to providers 12/3/20
- Technical Assistance and Training Agents - announcement 11.2020
COVID 19 Testing Sites
Tools for Service Providers
- PIN-21-14-ASC - Vaccine Confidence, Vaccine Consent, Client Rights
- General Staff Training for Residential Care Facilities 11.9.2020
- Covid 19 Reporting Form for providers
- PIN_20-48.ASC.Mitigation plan template
- PIN_20-48-ASC.Required COVID mitigation plan
- COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines- Community Care Licencing
- Information from Santa Clara County for Providers 11.2.2020
- COVID19-Playbook
- 9.28.2020 Updated QA Call Schedule
- Alternative Services Engagement Log
- Supported Employment Program FAQ, 4-10-2020
- CDSS Fingerprint Transfer Checklist
- The Role of the DSP and the Coronavirus
- Respite Provider FAQ, 3-19-20
- ILS and SLS Provider FAQ, 3-18-20
- Service Provider FAQ, 3-14-20
- Who is an essential worker
- PIN 22-15-ASC Resident Cohorting, Isolation and Quarantine, Staffing, and use of PPE
- PIN-22-16-ASC Testing Guidance Updated 05-2022
- PIN-22-16-ASC-Supplemental Guidance
Written Communications to Families
- ED Message 5-11-20- English
- ED Message 5-11-20- Spanish
- ED Message 5-11-20- Vietnamese
- ED Message in Vietnamese 4-10-20
- ED Message in Spanish 4-10-20
- Executive Director Message 4-10-20
- SARC Letter to Families - Remote Work, 3-17-20
- SARC Letter to Families from Executive Director, 3-13-20
- Patient Summary for Person with Developmental Disability Form
- Covid-19 Outreach Survey
- PPE Request Form For Family
Written Communication to Service Providers
- Information for Providers - In-Person Day Program - 4.19.2021
- DDS FAQ- Alternative Service Model
- Service Provider Billing Letter - State of Emergency - UPDATED 10-03-2020
- Billing Update 9.2.2020 - Alternative Services Eff. 9.1.2020
- Billing Update 7.31.20 Regarding Alternate and Remote Services & Overtime Submissions, Effective 9.1.2020
- PPE Request Form for Service Provider
- provider-relief-fund-medicaid-chip-factsheet
- Service Provider Billing Letter - State of Emergency - UPDATED 5-20-2020
- Service Provider Billing Update- 4-10-20
- Service Provider Billing Letter - State of Emergency - UPDATED 4-7-2020
- Letter to Service Providers - Shelter in Place 4-1-2020
- Service Provider Billing Letter - State of Emergency - UPDATED 3-31-2020
- Letter to Service Providers - Remote Services, 3-24-2020
- SARC Letter for Service Providers - State of Emergency, 3-13-20
- SARC Notice Regarding Individuals Susceptible to Respiratory Illness, 3-13-20
Special Incident Reporting
Early Start Providers
Notices and Information from Other Agencies
- Updated guidance on corona virus-DSS 10:5:20
- CCL Provider Information Notice 20-08-ASC, 3-18-2020
- CCL Provider Information Notice 20-07-ASC, 3-13-2020
- CCL Provider Information Notice 20-04-ASC, 3-5-20
- CDPH Guidance for Healthcare Facilities, 3-3-20
- The Role of the DSP and the Coronavirus Webinar Recording
Informational Websites
- Listos California
- Federal Stimulus Rebate Checks
- #siliconvalleystrong- Beat COVID-19
- California CoVID-19 Website
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Department of Public Health
- Department of Developmental Services
- U.S. Department of Education
- Enfermedad por Corona Virus 2019
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus Information in Chinese
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus Information in Vietnamese
- 2019 Nuevo Coronavirus
- COVID-19 FAQ
Local Public Health Departments
Community Resources
- Santa Clara County One Stop COVID Access
- Santa Cruz School Program
- School Lunch Programs- Santa Clara County
- Food Resources Santa Clara County
- Covid-19 Juvenile Resource Guide Santa Clara County
- United Way of Monterey County
- Monterey County Resources
- United Way San of Benito County
- San Benito County Resources
- Santa Clara County Resource Guide by First 5
School Information
Mental Health
Informational Flyers
- COVID-19-Vaccine-Information-in-Plain-Language
- Listos California- COVID-19 Tips for People with Developmental Disabilities
- ENGLISH-COVID-19 Tips for Caregivers of People with Disabilities
- Face Coverings per CDC
- KNOW YOUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS COVID
- Cleaning and Disinfecting
- What is Social Distancing
- stop-the-spread-of-germs
- stop-the-spread-of-germs-spanish
- sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet
- COVID19-symptoms
- COVID-19 Info sheet
- Novel Coronavirus Information Flyer - Vietnamese
- COVID-19 Cleaning and Waste Management for Residences 030220
- Governor Newsom's Emergency Order