Disaster Preparedness when you have a disability
by Patricia
Communities across the United States face the threat of disasters almost every day, both large and small, and nearly 25 percent of the people in these communities are children. Some of these children have disabilities, and that’s why the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies recently invited Easter Seals to provide expertise for a workshop called Medical and Public Health Preparedness, Response and Recovery Considerations for Children.
Easter Seals also addressed the unique needs of children with disabilities on a panel called “Augmenting the Reach of Public Health Planning through Community Action,” and many disaster preparedness resources were highlighted at the meeting. Here are two resources that address specific needs of individuals with disabilities:
- OHSU Disaster Preparedness Disability Toolkit (PDF) for Persons with Disabilities
- Green Mountain Emergency Preparedness Project
There is much to be learned and done to ensure ALL people are safe in an emergency, and I look forward to Easter Seals continuing to play an important role in making all communities safe for all members.
July 6th, 2013 at 9:57 pm
I’m 21 I just found out I had cp I need a lot info who can help with paying for my pt since insurance don’t cover it