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Resource Update: April 26, 2021

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Vaccine Considerations for People with Disabilities This CDC website provides information for people with disabilities or conditions and for their care providers. Included on the website are resources about COVID-19 that are easy to read , resources for people with limited English and resources in American Sign Language . The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) has also shared vaccine resources for people with disabilities. 

Will He be There?

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Where two or three are gathered, will God really be there? I know, this sounds like a very silly question to ask. Of course He will be, right? Recently, a friend shared her reservations about returning to in-person worship after spending the last year worshipping virtually. She has been faithful in wearing her mask and being as socially distant as she can. On Sunday, she gave herself a pep talk and headed to her car with the intention of going to church. She pulled into the parking lot and walked into the church. But, that is as far as she would go. “With like 400 people who were singing with no masks on! That’s all I could focus on. And, that’s not what He deserves.” She returned to her car and watched the service online from there. In a moment of empathy, I offered the words of Matthew 18:20 to her and suggested the verse never mentions that those two or three must gather in a church building. Later, I read the verse again, along with the associated verses. It added context to the me

Resource Update: April 19

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photo: morguefile.com FEMA providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funerals FEMA is providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline - 1-844-684-6333 Click here for an informative video: COVID Funeral Assistance Frequently Asked Questions can be found here: COVID Funeral FAQs COVID-19 Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Related Funerals Webinar A free webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 20, to provide additional information regarding this program. Register here: English: 1 – 2 PM ET    Spanish: 3 – 4 PM ET    Addressing Your Concerns About the COVID-19 Vaccine FEMA will present the webinar: "Addressing Your Concerns about the COVID-19 Vaccine" on Tuesday, April 27 at 2 – 3:30 PM ET.   The webinar will provide information on the science behind the vaccine, common myths about the vaccine, and more.   To register, click here: Concerns about the vaccine

Resource Update: April 5, 2021

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Struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic? The Administration for Community Living will present the webinar: "Increasing Connectivity with the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)" to provide information about the Federal Communications Commission program that helps households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. A connected device with internet access provides a gateway to social engagement with family and friends while practicing physical distancing; healthcare services; remote work and school; and supplies and meals. During the webinar, attendees will learn about the program, who is eligible, how it works, and how to help people enroll.  Thursday, April 15, 3-4 PM Click here for additional information and to register: Emergency Broadband Benefit Webinar FREE Transportation to vaccination appointments Rabbit Transit is offering shared ride transportation service to any community member who needs transportation to and from their scheduled