UPDATE 04/03/2020 Governor Mike DeWine extends Ohio's stay-at-home until May 1 On Thursday, 04/02/2020, Governor Mike DeWine extended the state's previously issued stay- at-home order mandating the closure of all non-essential businesses and the suspension of all non-essential travel. The order will now last through at least May 1. In an effort to minimize risk to our employees and the individuals we serve, Warren County Board of DD extended our work from home plan for employees. All of our WCBDD office buildings will remain closed through Sunday, May 3, 2020. OUR AGENCY IS NOT CLOSED. WCBDD employees will continue to perform their daily work functions remotely. During our regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, the phones will be answered just as they are now. If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact your Service Coordinator, Early Childhood Primary Service Provider, or Transition Coordinator or call (513) 228-6400. In cases of emergencies, please call 1-800-800-6847. The Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. The Paycheck Protection Program will be available retroactive from February 15, 2020, so employers can rehire their recently laid-off employees, through June 30, 2020. Small businesses and sole proprietors may begin applying on April 3, 2020. Independent contractors and self- employed individuals can apply beginning April 10, 2020. For more information, visit SBA’s online resource and review the attached materials. Review these materials: PPP Application (PDF) PPP Borrower Information Fact Sheet (PDF) PPP Lender Information Fact Sheet (PDF) PPP Overview Fact Sheet (PDF) Bank Information List (XLS) Partnership with Ohio Means Jobs DODD has partnered with the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services to ensure that our providers are as prepared as possible for staffing needs. With this partnership, DODD is starting a marketing campaign urging people to become DSPs and support Ohioans in their community. They are creating a video that we, ODJFS, and our service partners, will be sharing online through social media where they will be asking people to go to ohiomeansjobs.com to learn more and apply. What they need from Providers: Update your job descriptions, or create them if necessary, on Ohiomeansjobs.com and ensure your contact information is accurate and up to date. The IRS Issued Guidance on Required Documentation Necessary to Obtain Tax Credits on Paid Sick Leave and Emergency FMLA Leave Requests The Internal Revenue Service has released the following guidance specifying what documentation is needed for employers to receive the tax credits that will fund the leave. Please take some time to look at the site and review the FAQ’s. Additionally, to read the Department of Labor’s emergency rules for Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Implementation click here. Recent DODD Guidance: Guidance: Best Practices for Family Visitation to Residential Settings Resources for Onboarding Direct Support Professionals Guidance: Initial Medication Administration Remote Training Guidance: Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (Home Mods) Be Counted, Ohio! Taking part in the Census is easy, safe, and important. However, the Census Bureau has identified people with developmental disabilities as a “hard to count” population. Watch this video to learn why it’s vital to make sure Ohioans with disabilities are counted in the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census also offers new accessibility features. Please visit our COVID-19 resource page on our website at https://warrencountydd.org/covid-19-wcbdd- resources-and-support Please visit our Stay At Home resource page at https://warrencountydd.org/sites/default/files/At%20Home%20Resources%203_30.pdf Please visit the DODD resources page at https://dodd.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/dodd/about-us/our- programs/resource-dodd-covid-19-support If you are in need of PPE Supplies, please contact [email protected] .