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Covid 19
As our agency receives up to date information on Covid-19 from OPWDD, CDC and Health Department we continuously update our policy and practices to ensure those we support and employ remain healthy and safe. Guidance and Resources have been categorized by month since the onset of the pandemic. Please be advised that current guidance often supersedes earlier guidance.
Questions can be emailed to COVID19@csevery1.com.
Rescinding Visitation Guidance
The COVID-19 infection rates for the people receiving services from OPWDD and our providers continue to decline. As a result, OPWDD is rescinding its COVID-19 Interim Visitation Guidance for Certified Residential Facilities that was issued on January 4, 2022....
Family notification:
Guidelines for Family & Legal Guardian Visitations The New York State Office for People with...
Family notification:
Given the recent surge in COVID-19 positive cases in NYS, OPWDD has updated and is reinstating...
Post State of Emergency COVID-19 Guidance
Post State of Emergency COVID-19 Guidance for OPWDD Certified, Operated, and/or Funded Facilities...
New York Travel Advisory Update
No Quarantine Required for Domestic Travel Beginning April 1, 2021 On March 11, 2021, New York...
Family Visitation Update
As of 12/29/2020 Community Services is modifying the protocol on home visits (to family homes and...
Family Visitation
Please be advised, IRA visitation remains PAUSED (as announced on 11/12/2020) out of an abundance...
Important Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine for People with Developmental Disabilities
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As you are likely aware, the first doses of the long-awaited vaccine against COVID-19 have made their way to New York State. On December 14, Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse from Queens, made history as the first person in the United States to...
A Message from OPWDD
Read a message from OPWDD regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. OPWDD Message
FAMILY NOTIFICATION:
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, I want to reassure you that our priorities remain the same, the safety and health of the people we support, as well as all our employees. It takes each and every one of us to limit and contain the spread of COVID19, which...
FAMILY NOTIFICATION Note:
As you may be aware, yesterday 11/9/2020, Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a large portion of Erie County as a “Yellow Zone” according to his Micro Cluster Initiative to reduce the spread of COVID19. What does this mean for your loved one who receives support from Community...
FAMILY NOTIFICATION note:
Please be advised of recent OPWDD Guidance on the Governors Cluster Initiative. Certified IRA’s visitation will be limited when an IRA falls into a Red or Orange Zone. Currently no sites fall within these zones (as of 10/30/2020). Health Advisory Cluster Zone...
Informational Session for Families, Advocates and Outside Providers
Join us for our upcoming Informational Session for Families, Advocates and Outside Providers at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 21. Mindy Cervoni, President & CEO, will inform families, advocates and outside providers of the status of program operations and agency...
Family Notification: A Message from Mindy Cervoni, CEO & President
Finally, the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has begun. We received information from OPWDD that our employees and people served will soon be eligible to get the vaccine. As we know more information, we will send updates through the COVID-19 email and Therap...
Informational Call for Families, Advocates and Outside Providers
Join us for our upcoming Informational Call for Families, Advocates and Outside Providers from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11th. Community Services for Every1 wants to ensure our families, advocates and outside providers are informed regarding program operations as...
Reopening Guidelines Notice
Community Services for Every1 resumed their site-based services on Monday, July 27, 2020 to the following programs: Pre-Vocational Services Day Habilitation for external IRAs and those who reside in the community or with family Overnight Respite at our Dixon location...
Please consult the following resources for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention New York State Department of Health Erie County Department of Health For concerns regarding COVID-19: Email covid19@csevery1.com or call 716-883-8888, Ext 707