Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Information & Resources
Information & Updates
for the WRC Community
Memos from Executive Staff at WRC
Every week there are new updates from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) that the regional center uses as guidelines on how to run the agency and how to keep the public safe. Please view the table below to read any updates or changes to how we run our agency.
| Message From: | To: | Date: | Click to View: |
| Dr. Tom Kelly Interim Executive Director | Everyone | 3/12/2020 | Read the Message |
| Mary Lou Weise-Stusser Director of Community Services | Service Providers | 3/12/2020 | Read the Message |
| Dr. Tom Kelly Interim Executive Director | Everyone | 3/13/2020 | Read the Message |
| Dr. Tom Kelly Interim Executive Director | Everyone | 3/14/2020 | Read the Message |
| Dr. Tom Kelly Interim Executive Director | Everyone | 3/16/2020 | Read the Message |
| Dr. Tom Kelly Interim Executive Director | Everyone | 3/17/2020 | Read the Message |
| Dr. Sofia M. Vergara, Ed.D WRC Board of Directors, Chair | Everyone | 3/17/2020 | Read the Message |
| Dr. Tom Kelly Interim Executive Director | Everyone | 3/20/2020 | Read the Message |
| Dr. Tom Kelly Interim Executive Director | Everyone | 3/30/2020 | Read the Message |
| Danny Franco Director of Finance | Service Providers | 3/30/2020 | Read the Message |
| Dr. Tom Kelly Interim Executive Director | Everyone | 4/15/2020 | Read the Message |
| Danny Franco Director of Finance | Service Providers | 4/30/2020 | Read the Message |
| Dr. Tom Kelly Interim Executive Director | Everyone | 5/4/2020 | Read the Message |
WRC Director’s Weekly Update
The Interim Executive Director provides weekly updates on recent positive COVID-19 cases (among the individuals we support and direct service providers), changes in how WRC or vendors provide services and highlights special events occurring at WRC or in the community.
For Self-Advocates and Family Members
COVID-19 Information for Individuals and Families (English Version)
This informational video details how Westside Regional Center is working to meet the needs of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic and what you can do to stay safe and healthy. In the presentation you will see several links to helpful resources.
Pre-recorded: April 2020
COVID-19 Information for Individuals and Families (Spanish Version)
This informational video details how Westside Regional Center is working to meet the needs of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic and what you can do to stay safe and healthy. In the presentation you will see several links to helpful resources.
Pre-recorded: April 2020
For Service Providers
COVID-19 Information For Providers
Westside Regional Center (WRC) has put together this informational video for service providers to learn about COVID-19, how it is impacting service delivery and hear how WRC has shifted its operations during this time. In the presentation you will see several links to helpful resources.
Pre-recorded: April 2020
Practical Tips to Manage Stress and Anxiety During the Pandemic
In this webinar geared towards regional center service providers, Dr. Mayra Mendez presents on coping tools to manage stress-related anxiety. Specifically, she discusses isolation, grief and loss of people, activities, income, and social connections due to COVID-19.
Presenter: Dr. Mayra Mendez, Ph.D.
Recorded Live: June 10, 2020
WRC Town Hall Meeting for Vendors
Vendors were invited to join Westside Regional Center for an informational Town Hall Meeting with our Vendor Community to get the most up to date information about how we are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, ask questions, and learn about what your agency may need to complete in order to prepare for re-entry.
Recorded Live: July 9, 2020
Remote and Alternative Service Delivery Town Hall Meeting
WRC hosted a Vendor Town Hall to address questions surrounding the Draft Emergency Regulations released by DDS on August 14, 2020. These regulations establish the current requirements for Alternative Services Delivery. All non-residential service providers who are providing Alternative Service delivery must complete a Self–Certification Document as well as a one page description of how you are providing services. The documents can be completed by clicking on the link below: https://arsl.at/zfwel
Recorded Live: Wednesday, August 19, 2020
COVID-19 Resources
in the Community
The following are websites, publications and videos that offer information for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their family members and caregivers.
The Arc
The Arc has made COVID-19 resources for disability advocates.
Autism Little Learners
For additional short stories, please click here
- Coronavirus Test (story)
- Getting A Haircut During COVID (story)
- Schools Staying Closed (story)
- What Is Social Distancing (story)
- When Can I Stop Wearing A Mask (story)
- Why Does My Doctor Look Different? (story)
- Why Does My Therapist Look Different? (show)
Disability Rights California
Easterseals
Green Mountain Self-Advocates
- Plain Language Information By and For People with Disabilities
- Información de COVID-19 por y para Personas con Discapacidades
The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices
Resources provided in this section were shared by individuals for public use
- My Book About Coping with COVID, Mi Libro Acerca de Como Lidiar con COVID
- Preparing Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities for Medical Treatment at Hospitals
- Stay Safe: A Quick Course for People with Disabilities
- Why your doctor looks different during Covid-19 (By Quillo)
Listos California
- COVID-19 Tips for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- COVID-19 Tips for Caregivers of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Health Profile Form for People with Disabilities
North Star Services
OCALI
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
For additional resources and in several languages, click here to visit their website.
- 10 Tips to Support Someone During Times of Change, 10 Consejos para Apoyar a Alguien en Tiempos de Cambio
- Create a COVID-19 Health Passport
- Fighting Isolation Among People with Disabilities (ENGLISH) (SPANISH)
- How to Stay Healthy from COVID-19, Cómo Mantenerse Saludable de COVID-19
- Safety Tip Videos from Self-Advocates – Video Series:
- Top Questions from Family Advocates, Preguntas Frecuentes que SCDD recibió de Padres y Miembros de Familia
- Top Questions from Self-Advocates, Preguntas Frecuentes que SCDD recibió de Personas con Discapacidades
- Virtual Meetings: Getting Started, Reunión Virtuales: Empensando
- Virtual Meeting Tips, Reunión Virtuales Consejos