ODDS update: COVID-19 health emergency ends Thursday; some resources

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May 8, 2023

To: I/DD community members, Tribal partners and ODDS staff
From: Anna S. Lansky, Interim Director, Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS)
Subject: COVID-19 health emergency ends Thursday, resources

The federal public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ends May 11, 2023. The PHE allowed ODDS to take temporary actions to protect people’s health during the pandemic. Some of these actions will end May 11.

ODDS, case management entities and providers have been preparing for this transition. We understand how this change may be stressful. Below are some resources to help you with this transition. You can find more resources on the ODDS COVID-19 website.

If you receive services and have concerns or questions, please talk to your services coordinator of personal agent. You can also email questions to ODDS.Questions@odhsoha.oregon.gov.

Resources for individuals who receive services and their families

• Video guide: What does the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency mean for you?
• FAQs: ODDS and the end of the COVID public health emergency اللغة العربية, English, Русский, Soomaali, Español, 简体中文, Tiếng Việt
• Infographic: Changes in mask requirements  اللغة العربية, English, Русский, Soomaali, Español, 简体中文, Tiếng Việt
• Regarding paid parent caregivers
  • The Oregon Legislature is still considering whether to make paid parent caregivers a permanent option. We will update you when they have an outcome. To get regular updates, you can attend ODDS’ virtual updates during the legislative session.
  • Families, please continue to work with your service coordinators to plan for this transition. The Oregon Home Care Commission also has resources to help parents and employers.

Resources for case management entities and providers

• Revised COVID-19 policy guide
• ODDS PHE unwinding webinar on June 1 from 3 to 4 p.m.
  • Zoom meeting link
  • Meeting passcode: 069692
• PHE unwinding table

Thank you, all who have helped others during the pandemic. ODDS will continue to communicate and support you through this transition.

Sincerely, 

 

 

Anna S. Lansky

Interim Director 

Office of Developmental Disabilities Services 

 

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