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RTC-BP3-S6-122021-WR RTC Webinar Series - BP3 Session 6 - Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Persons With Disabilities & Access and Functional Needs – PART I

Recorded Session: December 07, 2021


Recorded Zoom Webinar
Section DateStart TimeEnd Time
Tuesday, December 7, 202110:00 AM12:00 PM

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

 

Thank you for registering for the RTC BP3 Recorded Webinar - Session 6: Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Persons With Disabilities & Access and Functional Needs - Recorded on December 07, 2021. 

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