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

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
12:00 PM PST - 1:00 PM PST

Location: 

Online

Description: 

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.

 

General Accommodations: 

Open or Closed Captions

Other Accommodations: 

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.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 9- Pacific ADA Center

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Service Provider, State/Local Affiliate

Topic: 

Emergency Preparedness

Credit: 

Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$ 0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Tuesday, December 9, 2025