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RESOURCES & ARTICLES
GENERAL RESOURCES & ARTICLES
What is COVID-19? https://youtu.be/-dTEQwNuh3E
Clackamas County COVID-19 Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZEzoOaZqnfqTTNy4I8RVjZ3x9jsjANl1
Kaiser Permanente Resources & FAQs: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/coronavirus-information
OHA Reopening Requirements: https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-Reopening-Framework?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9KqJ3pSH6gIVgD2tBh09AASYEAAYASAAEgI94_D_BwE
Oregon Health and Human Services Resources: https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-community-resources
Public Health Communication Collaborative: publichealthcollaborative.org
INFO ON CONTACT TRACING
The Oregon COVID-19 Contact Collaborative is a statewide effort of the Oregon Health Authority, local and tribal public health authorities, and community-based organizations to stop the spread of COVID-19 through coordinated contact tracing. Working together, we provide guidance and support to people who have been exposed to COVID-19.
https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-Contact-Collaborative
INFO ON FACE COVERINGS
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2288K.pdf Updated October 19, 2020
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“Face covering” means a cloth, paper, or disposable face covering that covers the nose and the mouth.
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“Face shield” means a clear plastic shield that covers the forehead, extends below the chin, and wraps around the sides of the face.
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“Mask” means a medical grade mask.
Starting July 24: Children age 5 and up are required to wear a mask, face shield or face covering. Face coverings are now required when exercising indoors, plus outdoors when you can’t physically distance. People with a disability or medical condition may request accommodation from the business if they cannot wear a mask, face shield or face covering.
Exemptions to Face Covering Requirements
Do you have to have proof of a disability or medical condition to allow someone to enter a business without a face covering, or can you take their word for it?
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Requiring proof of a disability, such as a doctor’s note, would be a violation of state and federal public accommodations laws regarding people with disabilities.
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Oregon’s public accommodations laws make it unlawful to make any distinction, discrimination or restriction because a customer or patron is an individual with a disability. This provision is to be construed to the fullest extent possible with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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You don’t have to have proof and should not ask for proof of a disability.
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Having a disability does not mean that you get an exemption from the face covering requirement. A place of public accommodation (like a business) should make accommodations so that the goods or services are available to the person.
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Private businesses must make reasonable modifications for persons with disabilities who cannot wear a face mask in public places. Reasonable modifications might include:
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Allowing a person to wear a scarf, loose face covering, or full face shield instead of a face mask;
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Allowing customers to place orders online or by phone for curbside pick-up or no-contact delivery; or
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Offering appointments by video or phone.
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Decisions on requests for accommodation should be decided in a timely manner.
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Tips regarding harassment & the inability to wear a face covering
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Stay calm, explain you are unable to wear a mask but want to keep everyone safe, so you will gladly stay 6 feet away
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Call ahead for accomodations. By feeling prepared, this can help reduce anxiety.
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Empathize and understand before judging or coming to conclusions.
RESOURCES FOR ELDERS & OLDER ADULTS
The Senior Lonliness Line: 503-200-1633 // http://seniorlonelinessline.org
Administration for Community Living: https://acl.gov/COVID-19
Grandparents at Center of Family Home Life: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/grandparents-support-during-coronavirus.html
Grandparents and Social Distancing: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/grandparents-distance-grandchildren-coronavirus.html?intcmp=AE-HP-BB-LL3
Unable to see Your Grandchildren during COVID-19: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/grandparents-newborn-coronavirus.html?intcmp=AE-HP-LL1
Exercises to keep your Lung Strong: https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/lung-health-covid19.html?cmp=SNO-ICM-FB-COVID-HLTH&socialid=3556738913
RESOURCES FOR OTHER SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES
Undocumented Communities:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/18p9OSlLpSYanIoUC-gEbhVbRMYVUfw4wyrixa9ekGdc/htmlview
https://www.undocuscholars.com
Resources for American Indians and Alaskan Natives:
Black Communities:
https://www.blackresiliencefund.com/
BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit:
https://themighty.com/2020/10/digital-resource-tools-toolkit-prioritize-bipoc-mental-health/
People with Disabilities and Special Needs:
https://www.aadmd.org/coronavirus-center
Beyond Words: Empowering People through Pictures
CLACKAMAS COUNTY RESOURCES
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/53f5afc4-b4dc-42c3-b384-47844a25acf3
Clackamas Service Center: https://www.cscoregon.org/
Clackamas Health Centers: https://www.clackamas.us/healthcenters
FOOD & OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS
Food access: https://oregonhunger.org/covid-19/
https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/
https://covid19.211info.org/snap
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/49938cc5-440b-4596-a935-a4b2cf0adc99
Household Items: https://www.communitywarehouse.org/home-2-go/?bblinkid=217309148&bbemailid=20867075&bbejrid=1459384246
Internet access: https://www.everyoneon.org/