STARKDD COVID-19 Information
Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.
About COVID-19
COVID-19 is a virus spread from person to person. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.
For more information read the CDC’s list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Stark DD COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID Cases at Southgate School
Active * | Quarantine ** |
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0 | 0 |
*Active cases are those in which the student/staff has received a positive test/diagnosis and has not been cleared to return. | **Quarantine cases, identified through contact tracing by the Stark County Health Department, are those in which the student/staff have been exposed, but are not yet ill. |
Reported COVID-19 cases are based on information provided by the Stark County Health Department, students, parents, guardians, and caregivers and are either confirmed based on testing or clinic diagnosis. Families of close contacts will be based on the Stark County Health Department contact tracing protocol. | |
Last Updated: 27 May, 2022 |
Heading Back to School
Families and people with disabilities who need help should email Need Support
Schools should continue promoting everyday disease prevention strategies:
- If you are sick, stay home from school.
- Avoid close contact with those who are already sick.
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or the crook of your arm.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.
Learn what Stark DD is doing to ensure a safe start to school Re-Start Plan for Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities Preschool and School Programs – Updated September 2020
How will Stark DD and the Stark County Health Department conduct contact tracing? Contact Tracing with Stark DD.
The Stark County Health Department has published several documents to help families prepare and monitor children headed back to school
- FAQ for Public School – Updated August 2020
- Being Excluded from Work or School and When to Return – Updated August 2020
- When My Child is Sick – Update August 2020
- Daily Home Screening Checklist – Updated August 2020
- Community Health Clinic Checklist – Updated August 2020
- COVID-19 Protocol: When should someone be sent home? When should someone return to school? – Updated August 2020
Cancellations
- Special Olympic Intramural Softball began in July following limited participants as guided by the Ohio Department of Health and Special Olympics Ohio. Spectators may watch games beginning in September, but social distancing is required. If you have questions please call 330 477-5200.
- All face to face home and day site visits as well as meetings (Individual Family Support Plan, Individual Education Plan, and Individual Service Plan meetings included) have resumed, following social distancing guidelines. This is applicable to supports we provide for early intervention, service and support administration, provider compliance and support, and RNQA visits. We will continue to use tele-visits, tele-meetings or phone consultations where in-person visits are not recommended.
- We have cancelled all in-person extra-curricular activities, which includes early intervention play groups, adult social nights, self-advocacy meetings, book clubs, and Aktion Club activities until further notice.
- All Stark DD monthly governance meetings will be held using teleconferencing through December 2020. The public is welcome to attend, however guidelines set by the Ohio Department of Health relating to social distancing and crowds of no more than 10 people per room will be strictly followed. The public meeting will be broadcast in three rooms located within the Whipple-Dale Centre to accommodate guests. Additionally, viewers can watch the meeting livestream through the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities Facebook page. A recording of the meeting in its entirety will be made available to the public on this website.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME
If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent and water prior to disinfection. For disinfection, here is a list of products with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved emerging viral pathogens claims, maintained by the American Chemistry Council Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC). Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products.
Ohio Dept of Health Household Checklist
Checklist for Family & Individuals
Stark DD Family Info
Families and people with disabilities who need help should email Need Support
DODD: Getting A Vaccine: Provider Best Practices
DODD: Getting A Vaccine: Provider Best Practices
DODD: Getting A Vaccine: About Me Fillable Form
Schools should continue promoting everyday disease prevention strategies:
- If you are sick, stay home from school.
- Avoid close contact with those who are already sick.
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or the crook of your arm.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.
From Superintendent William Green…March 17, 2020 Correspondence
Children respond differently to emergencies. For ideas to help your child cope visit the CDC’s webpage, Helping Children Cope with Emergencies.
Read the Visitation Policies for Stark County Area Hospitals as of April 13, 2020
Provider Info
Providers, for staffing needs, please email Provider Support
If you are looking for temporary work and interested in helping others contact us using our Direct Care Worker Inquiry Form. You may also contact Edward Lewis, Supervisor of Provider Compliance and Support, at 330-479-3618 to learn how you can help others during this time of need.
If you are looking for financial assistance for your agency, please print out and complete the Provider Reimburement Program Application and return to Ed Lewis. All questions can be directed to Ed Lewis by calling 330-479-3618
For questions about medications, please call our RNQA Hotline at 330-479-4018
Checklist for Healthcare Providers
Checklist for Business & Employers
OACB Passport Form: Hospital Transfer
OACB FAQs: Confidentiality, HIPAA and People Served
DODD: Getting A Vaccine: Provider Best Practices
DODD: Getting A Vaccine: Provider Best Practices
DODD: Getting A Vaccine: About Me Fillable Form
Read the DODD Guidance for Re-Opening Adult Day Services published May 8, 2020: Update To Day and Transportation Services Related to ODH Order
This video is a great primer for support staff and people with developmental disabilities as county boards and providers continue to address COVID-19. Thanks to Toward Independence, Inc. for producing COVID-19 Tips for DD Providers.
From Superintendent William Green…March 17, 2020 Correspondence
Direct Care Worker Inquiry
If you are looking for temporary work and interested in helping others contact us using our Direct Care Worker Inquiry Form. You may also contact Edward Lewis, Supervisor of Provider Compliance and Support, at 330-479-3618 to learn how you can help others during this time of need.
Resources
We are collecting a list of resources to help while people are homebound during the COVID-19 virus. We will attempt to sort them by general needs and educational ideas for learning.
General Needs
- Spectrum is offering Free Internet Access for the next 60 days to households with k-12 and/or college students who do not already have Spectrum services. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395
- This video is a great primer for support staff and people with developmental disabilities as county boards and providers continue to address COVID-19. Thanks to Toward Independence, Inc. for producing COVID-19 Tips for DD Providers.
Educational Resources
- Cincinnati Zoo is airing Home Safari, a Facebook Live event weekday Monday through Friday at 3pm. Activity to do at home is offered each day after the safari.
- ABC Mouse is taking the occasion to open its virtual doors to all new students for free. You’ll just need to use promo code SCHOOL7771 to take advantage of this offer.
- Kid-friendly yoga done to kid-favorite songs at Cosmic Kids Yoga.
- The Captain Planet Foundation brings environmental science lessons to kids learning at home
- Stark DD Occupational Therapy Support Google Sites
- Stark DD Speech and Language Support for Home