Daybreak Independent Services Reopens Safely

Our program spaces have been modified with the addition of partitions to create a safe transparent barriers for our Individuals to be able to participate in the group Day Programs at our Woodlawn and Yonkers sites. All the tables , Chairs and partitions are sanitized twice daily , once before any individuals arrive and then again after they leave to go out into the community . OPWDD issue guidance as to a strict limit to how many individuals and staff we are allowed to have pre-sent in each program space as well as how many people we can transport at any given time .

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Update

Daybreak has an abundant supply of Hand soap , sanitizer sprays and wipes, Face masks and gloves to make sure every participant and Staff member stays Healthy and Safe at program . Inventories are done weekly and we have relationships with three commercial vendors for continuous supply of PPE.

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FAQ’s about Re Opening Day Services

How often are Daybreak's vans sanitized ?

The vans are sanitized after each run they make and then again in the morning before they start the run to pick up individuals each day .

Does my young adult have an assigned seat or do they have a different seat each day ?

Your young adult will have an assigned seat on the van they ride in. This is so no one else will be sit-ting in the same seat as them . This is done to minimize the chance of cross contamination .

Can my young adult bring food to be heated up for lunch ?

Yes they are allowed to bring food to be re heated or cold food to be eaten at program . If you would like them to purchase food while in the program please let the coordinator know and they will have a consent form sent to you to be signed and re-turned .

What happens if my young adult does not have their mask on a particular day ?

Daybreak will provide a mask for your young adult any time they forgot to bring one , lost theirs and/or it becomes unusable .

What happens if they are in the community and they need to use a restroom?

A staff member will check the restroom before your young adult enters the restroom and clean and sanitize whatever is needed to keep your young adult safe . If multiple adults need to use the restroom they will be allowed to use it one at a time and the restroom will be sanitized between uses by staff .