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Subject: FW: Release: REOPENING GUIDANCE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR<br>
CENTERS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE VISITS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES<br>
From: "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="mailto:Brian.Sigman@ct.gov">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov</a>><br>
Date: Mon, August 24, 2020 10:12 am<br>
To: DORS-DL BESB Supervisors <<a href="mailto:DORS-DLBESBSupervisors@ct.gov">DORS-DLBESBSupervisors@ct.gov</a>><br>
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</style> <div class="WordSection1"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">From: list <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:OTG_PIOs@LIST.CT.GOV">OTG_PIOs@LIST.CT.GOV</a>> On Behalf Of Sullivan, Kathleen<br> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 2:45 PM<br> Subject: Release: REOPENING GUIDANCE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CENTERS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE VISITS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><img border="0" width="624" height="85" style="width:6.5in;height:.8819in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D679FF.0C6F4B10" alt="A picture containing knife Description automatically generated" wbeuser="llee@nfbct.org"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">August 21, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">REOPENING GUIDANCE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CENTERS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE VISITS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Department of Aging and Disability Services today released guidance for senior centers that will allow them to begin to welcome participants back to their facilities. The guidance, developed in partnership with senior centers, municipalities and state and local health representatives, will provide the centers with the discretion to expand the virtual programs and services that they have been providing during the pandemic beginning September 1. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Governor Ned Lamont said, “While we know older adults are considered a more vulnerable population for COVID 19, this pandemic has caused many residents to also feel negative effects from social isolation and loss of independence. We believe the many programs offered by senior centers are important to the quality of life for these Connecticut residents.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Aging and Disability Services Commissioner Amy Porter said, “With this guidance we were trying to strike a balance between health and safety and the ability to access programs that support the independence and well-being of older adults. These services provide a critical path to increase social connections.” <o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dianne Stone, President of Connecticut Association of Senior Center Personnel (CASCP, the statewide association of senior centers in CT) said, “Connecticut’s senior centers have been doing an incredible job at supporting older adults as they stay home. As anxious as we are to welcome everyone back in, we want to make sure that we do it safely. That is why we are so appreciative of the partnership with the state in establishing this guidance, giving us a starting date and a roadmap of things that we need to consider as we determine how and when we can safely invite people back.”<span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Guidance provided to senior centers as they begin their reopening planning includes:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Capacity limits<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cleaning protocols<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Use of Personal Protective Equipment<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Contact Tracing<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"> <b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Training and Certification<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The entire <a target="_blank" href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DECD/Covid_Business_Recovery-Aug-14-updates/CTReopens_SeniorCenters-_C1_V3.pdf"> reopen guidance document</a> can be found on the DECD website under Phase II of the reopen guidelines. <span style="color:red"> </span>Your local Senior Center will be making decisions regarding specific opening timelines and available programs.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For information on COVID-19, please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ct.gov/Coronavirus%20or%20call%202-1-1">www.ct.gov/Coronavirus</a>. Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can also call 2-1-1 for assistance, or text “CTCOVID” to 898211.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:#FEFEFE"> <b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br> <br> <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FADSConnecticut&data=01%7C01%7CKathleen.Sullivan%40ct.gov%7Ccfe87849c56c4410b9f408d84603bdd6%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0&sdata=ikdILUtIXGSUIAGLX1pZcfXETJt8%2FhYl95tpHUHZfqc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Facebook"><span class="cg-c-buttonlabel"><span style="color:#FEFEFE;background:#3B5998;text-decoration:none">Facebook</span></span></a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0A0A0A"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fads__ct%2F&data=01%7C01%7CKathleen.Sullivan%40ct.gov%7Ccfe87849c56c4410b9f408d84603bdd6%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0&sdata=%2FZLdCln8D8kDba16ygLVcAQcjNq1xr3hz0AW%2BZt6zmg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Instagram Link"><span class="cg-c-buttonlabel"><span style="color:#FEFEFE;background:#125688;text-decoration:none">Instagram</span></span></a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0A0A0A"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FADS__CT&data=01%7C01%7CKathleen.Sullivan%40ct.gov%7Ccfe87849c56c4410b9f408d84603bdd6%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0&sdata=AUDVvIZhnj85%2FzYLr7Ln8dHW5KXaPz4QiRPfR3HeKdI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Twitter"><span class="cg-c-buttonlabel"><span style="color:white;background:#0083AA;text-decoration:none">Twitter</span></span></a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0A0A0A"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE"> <b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Media Contact:<br> Kathleen Sullivan<br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Kathleen.sullivan@ct.gov">Kathleen.sullivan@ct.gov</a><br> (860) 874-5295 (cell)</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div> </div>
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