Janie Desmond who has visual impairment and mild intellectual disability comes to the edge of her porch for a portrait in Durham, N.C. Desmond is one of many adults with disabilities who rely on support staff in their home to remain independent, but are worried that close interaction could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. (Casey Toth/The News & Observer/TNS)

The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), which represents disability service providers, has surveyed almost 700 provider organizations and found that two-thirds reported closing one or more of their offerings due to lost revenue and other challenges brought about by COVID-19. A majority of respondents also said they only have enough money to continue operating for five-to-six weeks. ANCOR says it hopes the U.S. Health Department will support providers with some of the funds appropriated by the March stimulus bill.