ADA National Network Learning Session: Integrating the Access and Functional Needs Coordinator Role into your Emergency Operations Center

Event Date/Time: 

Thursday, June 11th, 2020
11:30 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT

Location: 

Online

Description: 

Registration for this webinar is not yet open.

This webinar will cover how two local agencies have incorporated the role of the Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Coordinator into their Emergency Operations Centers and review some of the activities they were involved in during the COVID-19 activation.

Learning objectives:

  • Tips for the placement of the AFN Coordinator into the EOC org chart and suggestions for infiltrating operations and agency culture
  • Lessons learned and strategies for the future

Presenter:

Laney Davidson is the Disability Access Manager and ADA Coordinator for the County of Marin, as well as the Owner and Founder of LC Disability Consulting. She has worked in the accessibility field for the past 15 years focusing on local government agency compliance. Recently Laney has been working with a handful of other ADA Coordinators and the Pacific ADA Center to advocate for education, networking and support for ADA Coordinators and their uniquely challenging positions throughout the State of California.

From the Sponsor: 

ADA National Network

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Federal or Non-Federal Partner, State/Local Affiliate

Topic: 

Emergency Preparedness

Credit: 

Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$ 0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Wednesday, June 10, 2020