Emergency Preparedness

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
2:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT

Location: 

www.adaonline2020.org

Description: 

Federal, state, local entities, and communities are increasingly developing emergency management and preparedness plans to handle disasters. Emergencies and disasters can be particularly concerning for people with disabilities. Successful outcomes for people with disabilities in disasters depend on how inclusive these plans are. This session will focus on key strategies and approaches at various levels (federal, state, and local) toward emergency management and preparedness and the inclusion of people with disabilities.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center, Region 7 - Great Plains ADA Center

Audience: 

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

Topic: 

Emergency Preparedness

Credit: 

ACTCP Credit, ADA Coordinator Certificate, Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0

Registration Deadline: 

Tuesday, October 20, 2020