ADA National Network Learning Session: What Did They Say - Why Effective Communications is Critical in Emergency Management

Event Date/Time: 

Thursday, August 11th, 2022
11:30 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT

Location: 

Online

Description: 

This webinar reviews the importance of effective communication in emergency management. Using real-life examples from the field, the speakers will address what effective communication means and how emergency managers can improve their public communication to make it effective to people with disabilities.

Learning objectives:

  • Attendees will learn what effective communication means.
  • Attendees will understand how to apply it to their work in emergency management

Presenters:

Aaron Kubey is a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) and Communication Access Specialist with FEMA since 2017. He graduated with his Masters in Public Administration with a focus on emergency management in 2020. Aaron is a strong believer in effective communication access, especially in emergency management.

Gay Jones is a Communication Access Specialist with FEMA.

General Accommodations: 

American Sign Language (ASL)
Open or Closed Captions

From the Sponsor: 

Region 9- Pacific ADA Center, ADA National Network

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Service Provider

Topic: 

Emergency Preparedness, Effective Communication

Credit: 

Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$ 0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Wednesday, August 10, 2022