May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor Survey

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* 2. What are some steps that should be included in a preparedness plan for our pets? (Select all that apply)

Identify a family member or friend who can care for pets if someone in the household becomes too ill.

Wash your pets paws every day.

Have food and extra supplies on hand for movement and relocation of pets if necessary.

Keep all animal vaccines up to date and have copies of those records available in the event that boarding becomes necessary.

Train your pet to stay.

Ensure that all medications are documented with dosages and administering directions.

Make sure pets have proper identification: A collar with ID and a microchip with current, up-to-date contact information.

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* 3. What is AIRA? (Select all that apply)

A national organization that published a COVID-19 resource and information guide to assist individuals with mental illness during the pandemic.

Musical artist

iPhone App that delivers instant access to visual information at the touch of a button – enhancing everyday efficiency, engagement and independence.

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* 4. How can you combat stress while working remotely? (Select all that apply)

Take mini-breaks

Put time on calendar to exercise

Set-up after work rituals

Check in on other employees

Emotionally-proofread messages

Schedule time for collaborations

Learn to bake

Online shop

Skype family and friends

Be Mindful of time zones

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* 5. What is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)?

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

Specialized aid and supports that enables an individual with a disability to comprehend and respond to information that is being communicated.

A national organization who has published a COVID-19 resource and information guide to assist individuals with mental illness during the pandemic.

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* 6. What does Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) on Disability Inclusion provide? (Select all that apply)

Provides employers that hires persons with developmental disabilities with free training on inclusion.

An employer resource with information about the reasonable accommodation process to support people who may be at higher risk of COVID-19 due to age and/or chronic health conditions.

Pays for employers workers’ compensation fees.

Advise and inform applicants, eligible individuals and other individuals with disabilities about the available services and benefits under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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* 7. How many hours is an employer obligated to pay an hourly-paid employee who only works a partial week because the employer’s business closed?

40 hours, as agreed.

Hours worked.

None, since the business closed.

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* 8. Who authored the webcast, "Ethics and Self-care: Why is professional self-care an ethical practice?", produced by George Washington University Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation? Select all that apply.

Dr. Anthony Waters

Dr. Rusty Kates

Dr. Rob Froehlich

Dr. Fritz Wolt

Dr. Maureen McGuire-Kuletz

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* 9. When may an ADA-covered employer take the body temperature of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Never.

Daily.

The ADA rule applies whether or not the applicant has a disability.

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* 10. Which three of the following are important considerations for people with disabilities?

The people most often cited as being at serious risk are largely, by some definition, people with disabilities.

It is usually easy for people with disabilities to take prudent steps to protect themselves from the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 coronavirus threatens not only people with disabilities’ health, but their independence.

This outbreak has the potential to eliminate all barriers to employment of people with disabilities.

You can help a lot just being aware and sensitive to the specific risks and obstacles faced by people with disabilities in an outbreak of contagious illness like COVID-19.

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* 11. My employer has temporarily closed their business due to COVID-19. The date I was provided to return to work is within 8 weeks from the date I was laid off. How do I request Reemployment Assistance benefits? Select all that apply.

Look for work with other providers.

Stay in contact with employer.

Be available to work when called back by the employer.

File with Career One Stop at https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/UnemploymentBenefits/Find-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx

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* 12. Name three ways to assist toddlers and young children during the COVID-19 crisis:

Be the source of information and encourage open communication

Keep healthy routines

Give them candy

Limit exposure to stressors

Provide reassurance

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* 13. The CARES Act provides for financial relief for non-profit organizations, such as our Employment Service Providers?

True

False

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* 14. Service animals who test positive for COVID-19 can transmit the virus to humans?

True

False

At this time, there is no evidence that an infected animal can transmit the virus to a human. Even if your dog or cat is touched by an infected person, it is very unlikely the animal can get the virus or give it to you.

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* 15. Is there a homework hotline for blind and visually impaired students who are now participating in home schooling due to COVID-19?

No, the material is still being developed.

Yes, the National Homework Hotline for Blind/Visually Impaired Students (NHH-BVI) is a free service for K-12 and college students in the United States who are experiencing school closures due to COVID-19.

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* 16. What federal agency is utilizing Tele-Counseling services within its Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program?

U.S. Veterans Administration

U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Social Security Administration

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* 17. If you think you are sick due to COVID-19, when should you call the doctor?

If you have been out of the country.

If you have been in contact with someone who has the COVID-19 virus.

If you have been at a place where people with COVID-19 received medical treatment.

If you have any of the three specific symptoms identified by CDC.

All of the above.

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* 18. COVID-19 will impact everyone differently. For individuals with autism, what is the most requested resource to assist them through this crisis?

Public policy.

Mental health and respite.

Education

Modifying routines.

Lifestyle supports.

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* 1. What is your first and last name?

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* 2. What are some steps that should be included in a preparedness plan for our pets? (Select all that apply)

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* 3. What is AIRA? (Select all that apply)

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* 4. How can you combat stress while working remotely? (Select all that apply)

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* 5. What is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)?

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* 6. What does Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) on Disability Inclusion provide? (Select all that apply)

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* 7. How many hours is an employer obligated to pay an hourly-paid employee who only works a partial week because the employer’s business closed?

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* 8. Who authored the webcast, "Ethics and Self-care: Why is professional self-care an ethical practice?", produced by George Washington University Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation? Select all that apply.

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* 9. When may an ADA-covered employer take the body temperature of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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* 10. Which three of the following are important considerations for people with disabilities?

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* 11. My employer has temporarily closed their business due to COVID-19. The date I was provided to return to work is within 8 weeks from the date I was laid off. How do I request Reemployment Assistance benefits? Select all that apply.

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* 12. Name three ways to assist toddlers and young children during the COVID-19 crisis:

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* 13. The CARES Act provides for financial relief for non-profit organizations, such as our Employment Service Providers?

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* 14. Service animals who test positive for COVID-19 can transmit the virus to humans?

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* 15. Is there a homework hotline for blind and visually impaired students who are now participating in home schooling due to COVID-19?

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* 16. What federal agency is utilizing Tele-Counseling services within its Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program?

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* 17. If you think you are sick due to COVID-19, when should you call the doctor?

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* 18. COVID-19 will impact everyone differently. For individuals with autism, what is the most requested resource to assist them through this crisis?