Emergency Preparedness

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American Red Cross – booklet on “Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs”
Autism Speaks – Evacuation and Disaster Preparedness Tips for Child with Autism
Disability Preparedness Resource Center – (from the federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities) … provides practical information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency …’
Emergency Preparedness – (from Disability.gov) – This section of Disability.gov has tools and resources that can help you and your family, places of business, schools and others prepare for many different kinds of emergency situations.
Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities – (from the U.S. Department of Transportation) – Resources and information from the US Department of Transportation and links to other resources.
Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities – ‘Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities was established to ensure that the Federal government appropriately supports safety and security for individuals with disabilities in disaster situations.’
Preparing for Effective Communication and Assistive Technologies in Emergencies – Guidance for Local Emergency Planners “… developed at the request of our local public health preparedness stakeholders to assist them in their planning and response efforts.”
Ready.gov: People with Disabilities and Access & Functional Needs – List of suggestions for emergency preparedness. Also has free, downloadable publications about emergency preparedness.
UMMS Shriver Center Emergency Center Emergency Preparedness Initiative – includes current projects, activities and resources at UMass Medical School Shriver Center.
Western Massachusetts IRAA Preparedness Project – “Advancing emergency preparedness of community based organizations in Western Massachusetts serving Individuals Requiring Additional Assistance (IRAA)…” Information about project activities and emergency preparedness resources.