Older Adult and Disability Sector
The information on this page is intended for older adults, persons with disabilities, and service providers.
On this page:
Older Adult and Disability Sector Telebriefing
Older Adult and Disability Sector Telebriefings are live online presentations where older adults, persons with disabilities, and service providers can get the latest COVID-19 updates, guidance, and resources. Telebriefings include a Q&A session at the end.
For telebriefing announcements and additional COVID-19-related information, join the Older Adult and Disability Sector emailing list.
Upcoming Telebriefings
There are no telebriefings scheduled at this time. Join the
Older Adult & Disability Sector emailing
list to receive telebriefing
announcements.
To submit a question, you would like answered
before our next telebriefing, please email
COVID-AIS@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Please visit the
Older
Adult and Disability Sector’s FAQ page to see if
your question has already been answered.
Telebriefings of Interest
The following sectors are currently hosting telebriefings throughout the month and the content they share may be of interest to you or your organization.
- Long-Term Care and Residential Care Facilities (2nd and 4th Thursday at 2:00 pm)
- Community-Based Organizations (1st Friday at 1:00 pm)
- Business and Employers (2nd Wednesday at 9:30 am)
County Communications
- Public Health Order – Stay Up to Date
-
COVID-19 Press Conference – County Press Conferences will
take place as needed, and information can be found on
Twitter &
Facebook
(no account is necessary)
- COVID-19 Text Messages Updates – Send COSD COVID19 to 468-311 to get text alert updates
-
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Notifications
- Register your mobile device to receive emergency or disaster notifications from Alert San Diego – Available in ASL
- Plan, prepare, get informed, and recover from an emergency with the SD Emergency mobile app
- Make a
plan using the Personal Disaster Plan for People Who May Need
Assistance – Available in 11 additional languages
Local Resources
-
Aging
& Independence Services (AIS), this link includes:
- Ongoing AIS programs
- COVID-19 Community Resources for Older Adults and Adults Living with Disabilities
- Live Well @ Home for Seniors and Older Adults – Stay Mentally and Physically Fit
- COVID-19 Downloadable Resources and Materials
- 2-1-1 San Diego - COVID-19 Information & Resources
Additional Government Information, Resources, and Responses
-
COVID-19 Information
and Resources | State of California, Department of Aging
- Government Response to COVID-19 | USGov
- Social Security & Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) | Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Department of Justice Coronavirus Response | DOJ
- California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response | State of California
- CDC’s Response to COVID-19 | CDC
- COVID-19 Updates & Information | CDPH
- Efforts and Resources to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic | U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Coronavirus Resources | U.S. Department of Labor
- Guidance Documents: COVID-19 | California Department of Public Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Older Adult and Disability Specific FAQs
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) FAQs
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions | County of San Diego
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions | CDC
- Videos: COVID-19 Questions and Answers for the Public | WHO
For additional questions and resources, please email: COVID-AIS@sdcounty.ca.gov