COVID-19 Disability Policy Update
this Friday, 4/3, 11:00
The ARC Georgia is putting on a webinar this Friday about state and federal policies addressing the needs of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more about:
—CARES Act
— Section 1135 waivers to temporarily waive or modify certain Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) requirements
—1915 (c) Waiver Appendix K strategies utilized by the state during emergency situations
— Eligibility for Recovery Rebates/Stimulus Checks
— Paycheck Protection Program Loans
—Needed advocacy efforts for disability inclusive COVID-19 policy
PRESENTERS: Disability Policy Experts
Nicole Jorwic, JD - Federal Update on COVID-19 Policy
The Arc’s Senior Director of Public Policy, Nicole Jorwic JD, is on the front line of federal disability policy advocacy. She is directly involved with COVID-19 policy and working tirelessly to ensure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are represented. Nicole will help us understand what policies have passed and the next steps for federal COVID-19 advocacy.
Charlie Miller - State Update on COVID-19 Policy
As the legislative advocacy director, Charlie Miller leads the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) in its community engagement and advocacy efforts in the state legislature. He and GCDD policy team member, Alyssa Lee PsyD, are leading our COVID-19 policy and legislative efforts in Georgia. Charlie will update us on state level COVID-19 policy and what those policies mean to Georgian's with disabilities and their families.