Events and Trainings

Lunch & Learn: Your Rights As a Person with a Disability Under the ADA in Personal Emergency Preparedness

Lunch & Learn: Your Rights As a Person with a Disability Under the ADA in Personal Emergency Preparedness

When
Dec 10, 20253:00pm to 4:00pm
Eastern Time
Cost
Free
Where
Online
Format
Live event
Category
Emergency Preparedness
Region
Region 9 – Pacific ADA Center

Presenters

  • Heather Lafferty, Chief Resilience Officer and State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Nevada Office of Emergency Management / Homeland Security  
  • Jan Garrett, Pacific ADA Center

Session description

Join Pacific ADA Center staff with guest presenter Heather Lafferty of the Nevada Office of Emergency Management to learn how the ADA protects the rights of people with disabilities in emergency situations. This session will cover how to plan for personal emergencies, communicate your needs, and ensure that emergency services and public alerts are accessible. Gain tools and strategies to stay safe and informed before, during, and after a disaster.

 

Event Details

Status
Open
Credit
Attendance
Accommodations
Open or Closed Captions
Accommodations are available upon request. Please submit your accommodation requests on your registration form. Accommodation requests must be received by 4 PM Pacific Time on December 1, 2025.

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