[CT-NFB] FW: Pandemic Resources for Diverse Communities Outreach Taskforce Members Edition 4-23-21

Fri Apr 23 16:43:03 UTC 2021

FYI

Best Regards,

Maryanne Melley

President

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut

860-212-5549

maryanne.melley at gmail.com

“Live the Life You Want; Blindness is Not What Holds You Back”

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Please share the following resources from the Diverse Communities Outreach taskforce as you deem fit

Diverse Communities Outreach Taskforce Members

On a periodic basis, we will send you and other members of the Diverse Communities Outreach Taskforce useful resources to help keep your stakeholders informed of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other pandemic-related information. 

We hope this information will be useful as you continue to serve the public during this worldwide health crisis and that you please distribute these resources to any individuals or organizations that can help share this information with the public.

RESOURCES

RESOURCES

Governor Lamont Expands High-Quality Summer Enrichment Programs For CT Children

 <https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2021/04-2021/Governor-Lamont-Announces-11-Million-To-Expand-High-Quality-Summer-Enrichment-Programs> Governor Lamont Announces $11 Million To Expand High-Quality Summer Enrichment Programs For Connecticut Children

Obtaining COVID-19 Services  For People Without Insurance (Spanish)

 <https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/uninsured-patient-covid-services-poster-spanish.pdf> ¿NO TIENE SEGURO DE SALUD? ¿NECESITA SERVICIOS RELACIONADOS CON EL COVID-19?

When Ends Don't Meet: A Forum On Supporting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Households Post Pandemic And Beyond

SAVE THE DATE! When Ends Don’t Meet: Supporting ALICE Households Post-Pandemic and Beyond <https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/Agency/JIC-Resources/Alice-May-3.docx> 

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an  <https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-adopts-report-and-order-emergency-broadband-benefit-program-0> FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms.

Link:  <https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit> https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit 

Shareworthy Social Media

OTG: Volunteer Appreciation Video with Governor Lamont

Facebook:  <https://fb.watch/5097GGh-uL/> https://fb.watch/5097GGh-uL/

Twitter:  <https://twitter.com/Covid19Ct/status/1384928552206884874> https://twitter.com/Covid19Ct/status/1384928552206884874 

DPH Volunteer Appreciation Week Video with Acting Commissioner Gifford

Twitter:  <https://twitter.com/CTDPH/status/1384498337181671428> https://twitter.com/CTDPH/status/1384498337181671428

Facebook:  <https://fb.watch/4_A1uh0omx/> https://fb.watch/4_A1uh0omx/

YouTube:  <https://youtu.be/6jJ4l6ny1zg> https://youtu.be/6jJ4l6ny1zg

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