• In recognition of all the hard workers our Direct Support Professionals and other direct care workers have done during this crisis, the Governor thanked those workers today during his daily press conference. A link to that brief part of the press conference can be found here.

• NYC - New York Community Trust, will provide $75 million in grants and interest-free loans to small and midsize nonprofits in the city to help them respond to emerging needs and continue their work. To submit an application please click here.

• Central NY – Similarly, The Central New York Community Foundation, in partnership with other philanthropic organizations has offered a grant opportunity for those in Central New York. To submit an application please click here.

• DOH issued updated guidance today related to the Authorization of Community Based Long-Term Services and Supports Covered by Medicaid. That guidance can be found here: COVID-19 Guidance for the Authorization of Community Based Long-Term Services and Supports Covered by Medicaid – UPDATED 4.8.20

• Today on our call with senior staff from OPWDD the Commissioner relayed that about 1,100 individuals with I/DD have been inflicted with the Covid-19 virus in NYS, and of that amount, 105 have passed away due to the virus.