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Emergency Preparedness Resources The following link(s) will open in one new tab or window. Should you have any questions regarding this article, please follow the specific contact information provided. Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs Information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on how to prepare for an emergency and what to consider if you or a family member has a disability. Includes a list of recommended emergency supplies, how to make a plan and the importance of staying informed about the types of emergencies that are likely to affect your area. This information sheet is available in English at www.ready.gov or in Spanish at www.ready.gov Spanish. CDC Emergency Preparedness Resources Resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on preparing for emergencies. Includes information about supply kits, making preparations for pets and service animals and sheltering-in-place. www.bt.cdc.gov/preparedness/ Emergency Evacuation - Safe Egress of Persons with Disabilities from Transit Systems Fact sheet from Easter Seals Project ACTION that provides information for transit agencies and people with disabilities on planning for safe evacuation and what to do during and after an emergency. projectaction.easterseals.com/site/DocServer?docID=7624 Planning for the Entire Community: A Function-Based Approach This PowerPoint presentation was developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties on emergency planning and the function-based definition of special needs populations adopted in the National Response Framework. Areas addressed in this presentation include planning for and maintaining independence, communication, transportation, medical care, accessible shelter and mass care. To access the presentation go to www.citizencorps.gov. Emergency Preparedness Framework The Long-term Disaster Recovery Working Group, chaired by the Secretaries of the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Homeland Security, is seeking public input into a National Disaster Recovery Framework. The Working Group has posted 16 specific questions on it website, such as "How can the nonprofit and private sectors be better integrated into recovery?" This is an opportunity for grassroots advocacy organizations to give input about the needs of people with disabilities as communities work to recover from disasters. To provide comments, see: www.disasterrecoveryworkinggroup.gov Emergency Response Center from the Pass It On Center The Pass It On Center is developing an emergency response system based on an existing network of Assistive Technology (AT) Centers. At the foundation of this project is a national survey designed to develop an understanding of the current involvement of a variety of programs in efforts related to assistive technology reuse and emergency planning, management and response. Information obtained will be vital to developing effective emergency response systems for all populations. To access the survey go to www.surveymonkey.com. Telecommunications Awareness of Californians with Disabilities in Daily and Emergency Situations This new study from the PAS Center, examines the telecommunication awareness, access, practices, and preferences of Californians with disabilities in both daily and emergency situations. Interviews were conducted with participants from six broad disability categories: deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low-vision, difficulty using hands/mobility impairment, and speech impairment. Participants were asked about Internet usage, cell phone or wireless device usage, use of land line phones, their favorite way to communicate, areas for improvements and communicating in emergency situations. This report presents the findings of those interviews. To access the report go www.pascenter.org Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act This technical assistance document provides information about Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and pandemic planning in the workplace. It identifies established ADA principles that are relevant to questions frequently asked about workplace pandemic planning. For more information go to www.eeoc.gov These links were provided by REFERENCE POINTS which is administered by PACER Center www.PACER.org as a technical assistance activity of the TATRA Project. The TATRA Project is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration. If you would like to subscribe to REFERENCE POINTS go to: www.PACER.org/tatra Reference Points received initial support from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition www.ncset.org/. Visit their web site for a wealth of information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities. Note: There are no copyright restrictions on this document. However, please credit the source and support of federal funds when copying all or part of this material.
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