Covid-19 Resources
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A free webinar on COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals with I/DD with speaker David Adinaro, MD, M.Eng, FACEP, the New Jersey Department of Health as Deputy Commissioner for Public Health Services in June 2020.
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The stigma associated with a mental health diagnosis can cause challenges for employees and employers in the workplace. What is stigma? How can people effectively overcome stigma in the workplace? These and other questions will guide an interactive discussion between webinar participants and our guest expert, Dr. Zlatka Russinova. Read more about the webinar and register
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Healthcare workers must fall under the Phase 1A category
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Updated visitor policy released by the Governor for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. It now allows TWO designated support people to be with the person throughout their hospital stay from emergency room to discharge if it is determined a second person is necessary. The people must be symptom free (will be screened at the hospital each time they enter) and CANNOT be there at the same time. This can be restricted if there is a shortage of PPE, which the hospital determines.
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Helping Monmouth County residents navigate through the Covid-19 Crisis
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Covid-19 and Ensuring Access to Prescription Medications
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Your answers to the questions on this form can help physicians provide you with proper medical treatment in case you need to go to the hospital for Covid-19 related symptoms. Complete as many of the questions as possible.
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Recent updates include temporary service modifications and new guidelines for hiring a Self-Directed Employee through PPL. Links to recordings of weekly DDD webinars are provided.
Resource Library
FRA is a central location for individuals, parents, family members and caregivers who are navigating the many resources available online. Our professional, experienced team can help guide you to the most helpful resources.
For Down syndrome and Early Intervention questions, please contact Sue Levine at 732-747-5310, ext.117 or email at slevine@frainc.org.
National Disability-Related Websites
New Jersey Disability-Related Sites
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Lifetime Advocacy for People with Differing Abilities
Education Resources
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March 11th via Zoom, Presented by NJ Regional Family Support Planning Council. RSVP details on flyer
Down Syndrome Resources
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developed by Dr. Brian Skotko @ Massachusetts General Hospital
Looking for Technology Specific Resources? Check out TechCONNECTION Resources
Looking for Resources for Adults? Check out our Resources for Adults, including DDD Supports Program Information.