How KY-SPIN is handling the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kentucky-Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN) is dedicated to serving the needs of Kentuckians with disabilities, their parents/families and professionals throughout our great state. Our staff are working remotely. Now more than ever as we all navigate this uncharted territory with COVID-19 we are here for you. All of our staff are persons with disabilities and/or parents/family members of those who have a disability. Many persons with disabilities are at high risk to COVID-19. Our children and families safety is our top priority!
We have compiled resources and guidance below as it becomes available, from trusted sources such as the Kentucky Department of Education, and the US Department of Education among others.
We are working hard to schedule a variety of trainings/information sessions virtually through webinar/zoom/etc. that will be offered at various dates and times to meet the needs of our families. We will keep you posted through our website, eNews and social media.
Wishing you all peace and safety, you are not alone and we will get through this together!
Videos & Webinars
Important Guidance/Information/Resources related Education of our children/Youth who have disabilities
OSEP
- New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline (07/19/2022)
- Questions and Answers Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and IDEA’s Discipline Provisions (07/19/2022)
- Positive, Proactive Approaches to Supporting the Needs of Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Stakeholders (07/19/2022)
- New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline U.S. Department of Education (07/19/2022)
- OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Implementation of IDEA Discipline Provisions (07/19/2022)
- US Dept ED Improving Access to High-Quality Resources That Equitably Support Social-Emotional Development and Mental Health of Young Children (06/14/2022)
- Helping Students, Families, and Communities Access the Internet and Technology-Enabled Learning Opportunities (06/10/2022)
- ED Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Schools and Students with Disabilities (03/24/2022)
- ED Disability Rights (February 24, 2022) (02/24/2022)
- Fact Sheet: Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504 (02/16/2022)
KDE Guidance on reopening schools
By: KY Department of Education
- KDE ARP ESSER Guidance American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (05/23/2022)
- KY - Guidance for K-12 School Operations for In-Person Learning Layered Prevention Strategies (03/04/2022)
- DE SB 25 guidance Guidance for COVID-19 Remote Learning Flexibilities (01/25/2022)
- KDE Guidance for Offering a Hybrid Performance-Based Schedule (08/27/2021)
U.S. Department of Education
Published: July 19, 2022
U.S. Department of Education: The Office for Civil Rights
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Education released webinar(s) on ensuring web accessibility for students with disabilities for schools utilizing online learning during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition, OCR published resource(s) for education leaders[...]
- Accompanying Fact Sheet: Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (07/19/2022)
- Questions and Answers Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and IDEA’s Discipline Provisions (07/19/2022)
- New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline (07/19/2022)
- Fact Sheet: Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504 (02/16/2022) (02/16/2022)
Information and Resources for Covid-19
Obtaining Transportation Services for COVID testing appointments
Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) & the Kentucky Transportation Department are partnering to assist individuals with disabilities obtain transportation services for COVID testing appointments. Individuals with disabilities who need this service can contact the Aging and Disability Resource[...]
10 Strategies to Manage Your Wellness During a Crisis
By: FND & SEDNET
Maintain Routines: Continue established routines to find comfort and stability. Keep Moving: Physical activity is critical for emotional regulation. Create a Daily List: Make one that's achievable and realistic. Write it Down: Keep track of your emotions and responses; act[...]
1915(c) HCBS Waivers
By: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services: Division of Community Alternatives COVID-19 provides information for 1915(c) HCBS Waivers. Due to confusion over the process during the COVID-19 state of emergency, the Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) is[...]
- Letter to Providers and Participants in 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waivers: Respite hours use during NTI (KY Dept. of Medicaid) (11/24/2020)
- HCBS Waiver (04/24/2020)
- HCBS Waiver (04/07/2020)
- Division of Community Alternatives COVID-19 Information for 1915(c) HCBS Waivers (03/25/2020)
- COVID-19 information from the Department for Public Health (03/25/2020)
KY: Governor Andy Beshear tweets
@GovAndyBeshear tweets: Yesterday we outlined our #HealthyatWork plan for reopening our economy safely. You can see the phased approach at https://t.co/IJtsveXFsn, including benchmarks and guidance for businesses seeking to reopen. #TeamKentucky #TogetherKy #Patriot pic.twitter.com/ERskhsBKvo — Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) April[...]