Government Agencies

Guidance on COVID 19 from Government Agencies

World-wide

World Health Organization

• When and How to Use Masks
• Myth Busters
• Advocacy and Healthy Parenting

Federal

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)

• CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webpage
• Latest Updates from the CDC

US Department Of Education

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webpage
• Latest Updates from US Department of Education
• Fact Sheet Regarding Contracted Services Not Performed Due to COVID-19 [PDF, 9/01]

State

California Department Of Education

• Stronger Together – Plan to Re-Open California’s Schools
• Special Education Guidance for COVID-19
• CA Department of Education Remote Learning Guidance
  • Remote Learning & Accessibility

Department Of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Information About Medi-Cal Can Be Found Here

• DHCS Coronavirus Webpage
• Beneficiaries: Important Information About Medi-Cal and COVID-19 
• Infection Mitigation in Behavioral Health Facilities
• Guidance on Screening for Suicide
• Medi-Cal Coronavirus Webpage

Department Of Public Health (DPH)

• DPH Coronavirus Webpage
  Includes updated statistics on COVID-19 cases in California, Guidance on Shelter in Place, and how to prevent the spread of the virus
• DPH Guidance for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
• Prepare for Public Health Emergencies

Department Of Developmental Services (DDS)

• DDS Coronavirus Webpage
• DDS Directive Extending Early Start Services
  Department of Developmental Services has issued a directive waiving requirements of the California Early Intervention Services Act mandating early intervention services end at age three in response to COVID-19
• COVID-19 Tips for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities [PDF, 5/05]

Department Of Social Services (DSS)
Information About In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Can Be Found Here

• DSS Coronavirus Webpage
• Adjustments to Authorized IHSS Hours [PDF, 3/16]
• IHSS Reassessment Options [PDF, 3/24]

Department Of Rehabilitation

• COVID-19 Message from the Director
• DoR COVID-19 FAQ

Disability Rights California

• How Disability Rights California Can Help You During COVID 19
• Publications for Self-Advocacy

Local

City Of San Francisco

• SF Coronavirus Webpage
  Includes details on Shelter in Place order, and city services during Shelter in Place

San Francisco Department Of Public Health
Including Information About California Children’s Services (CCS)

• Coronavirus Webpage
• DPH Posters for Masks, Reopen Safely, Food Assistance, Testing

Golden Gate Regional Center

• GGRC Coronavirus Webpage

San Francisco Unified School District

• SFUSD Webpage
• COVID-19 Resources for Special Education Students