December 2021
TOPIC: Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Persons With Disabilities & Access and Functional Needs
RECORDED ON: December 7, 2021
HOST: FLRTC
PRESENTER:
David V. Whalen
Project Director
Niagara University First/Emergency Responder Disability Awareness Training
TRAINING CONTENT: Training will include, but is not be limited to:
- Awareness/sensitivity training
- Cultural competency specific to emergency planning and access and functional needs;
- Introduction to Core Advisory Groups where people with developmental and other disabilities are actively involved and provide input into how emergency response activities should unfold;
- Proper response to individuals with disabilities and how to involve them;
- Adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act related to Emergency Response Sheltering, effective communication, transportation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Access and Functional Needs (AFN) defined
- Disabilities defined in the context of emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery
- Use of Registries and how to maximize outreach
- Recognition and utilization of Personal Assistance Services; and
- Emergency Plan development and content that is inclusive of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and AFN both in the body of and input to the end product