• OPWDD has released additional interim guidance related to telehealth which can be found here.

• In an effort to identify potential capacity related to residential supports in this time of crisis, NY Alliance and other provider associations are polling our members to ascertain what non-certified housing capacity and any workforce capacity exists. We are hearing that space may exist due to various shifts and actions providers have taken. Additionally, we are hearing that some providers are considering or executing layoffs of staff in certain programs. Please let us know of any housing capacity that may be available or workforce capacity that may be available in your organization.

• To communicate this information to please send to the NY Alliance mailbox at nyaii@nyalliance.org.

• In the wake of the recent announcements by Governor Cuomo surrounding essential staff, as a best practice, many agencies are drafting letters to their staff indicating that they have indeed been classified as essential staff and should continue to come to work.

• We know that lots of people have had struggles with PPE availability in the downstate area. Here's a news segment about one agency's struggle.