Happening Friday, April 10: DDS Community Forum re: COVID-19

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 04/03/2020 05:45 PM EDT

DDS is hosting ongoing virtual forums with Community Stakeholders to keep you informed about agency operations and supports to people with disabilities during this unprecedented time. You can hear audio recordings of previous community and provider forums on our website. Below is information about an upcoming session.

Learn more at DDS COVID Updates. #WeAreInThisTogether

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The Next DDS COVID-19 Community Forum takes place Friday, April 10
DDS invites those that we serve, self-advocates, community partners, and other stakeholders to participate in an hour-long Webex discussion about the state of disability services during COVID-19. The conversation will take place on Friday, April 10, 2020, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. This event will provide the community with an opportunity to discuss the current public health emergency and how it is affecting DDS services and supports. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about measures the agency is taking to continue to provide services and supports safely within the community to people with disabilities, during this public health emergency.

Participants have the option of logging or calling in (details below). Due to technical limitations of not being able to open the call feature to all participants, please send any questions or comments you would like to discuss to DDS@dc.gov or contact Charlisa Payne at 202-442-8411 by 5 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The chat-box will also be open for comments and questions during the meeting for those who are able to participate through the WebEx platform.

DDS recognizes that this is an unprecedented time in our city and our world. We look forward to talking with you to ensure that the people we support continue to receive quality service. Your continued engagement with us is appreciated.

Join Meeting

DC DDS invites you to join this Webex meeting.

Meeting number (access code): 477 973 018
Meeting password: NHbFmux5i46
Friday, April 3, 2020
Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)

Join Meeting

Join by phone
Tap to call in from a mobile device (attendees only)
1 -650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)

Global call-in numbers
Join from a video system or application
Dial: 477973018@dcnet.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number

Join using Microsoft Lync or Microsoft Skype for Business
Dial 477973018.dcnet@lync.webex.com

Need help? Go to http://help.webex.com

For ASL Interpretation Services

Please log in at 10:20 am.
The video camera on your device must be on.
Look for and click on the name Matthew Pouncey, ASL.
Select Chatbox or Thumbnail to lock your screen on Matthew for ASL Interpretation.
If you experience problems, you can communicate with Matthew through the chatbox.

Share Your Thoughts
We are all navigating unchartered waters. DDS would like to hear how you are keeping yourself active and energized during this time of social distancing, telework, and being at home. We're all in this together, so let's share strategies and ideas that can ease the stress and anxiety we are experiencing. Submit your ideas for next week's discussion to DDS@dc.gov. Please use the subject line: Coping during COVID.

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Stay Connected
For the latest updates regarding the City's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) visit: coronavirus.dc.gov.

To get updates about DDS operations, policy amendments, and resources from DCHF, DC Health, and other health and human services agencies, visit: dds.dc.gov

#StayHomeDC #WeAreInThisTogether

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