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ResourcesThis page provides descriptions and links to some of the many resources available concerning individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and emergency management. DHHS, DHS, With Other Federal Agencies
In June 2006, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) presented the Working Conference on Emergency Management and Individuals with Disabilities and the Elderly. Sponsors of the conference included DHHS’ Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), Administration on Aging (AoA), Office on Disability, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Children’s Bureau, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. The purpose of the conference was to connect emergency management officials from each State with key leaders from the disability and aging communities. Governors of 44 States sent delegations made up of senior level representatives from emergency management, State aging and disability networks, health, and other related fields who either personally have responsibility for planning and/or responding to the focus populations or oversee those staff members who do. This 93-page document is the Post-Conference Report and highlights key issues that were addressed by State delegations, non-delegate participants, speakers, and discussants. >>Conference Web site. Also available from the conference: A summary of issues, challenges, and next steps identified by the States during the conference. Information is shown by State and FEMA region. >> Summary Administration on Aging>>Disaster Assistance Web Site When the President declares disaster areas eligible for assistance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordinates the Federal response. FEMA and the Small Business Administration respond with loans and grants that help disaster victims recover. The Administration on Aging responds to the special needs of older disaster victims. Administration on Developmental Disabilities>>Disaster Preparedness Web Site Includes a wide range of links and publications concerning disaster preparedness. >>Emergency Preparedness Belongs to Everyone Presentation by Patricia A. Morrissey, Ph.D., Commissioner, Administration on Developmental Disabilities discussing a variety of aspects of emergency preparedness and disbilities. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThis Workbook provides a process that can support State, local, and tribal planners as they advance in their efforts to reach all populations – and specifically, special populations – in day-today communication and during crisis or emergency situations. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights>>Emergency Preparedness Planning and Response Web Site Provides links to resources prepared by the Office for Civil Rights, the Department of Health and Human Services, and other Federal organizations. >>HHS HIPAA Privacy Decision Tool for Emergency Preparedness Planning This new Web-based interactive decision tool is designed to assist emergency preparedness and recovery planners in determining how to access and use health information about persons with disabilities consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of DisabilitiesSection 508 Emergency Preparedness, Response and Remediation Fact Sheets in support of communications for persons with disabilities. These were prepared in consultation with the DHHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). >>EIT product: Geographic Information System (GIS) Software >>Specialized product: 2 Way Communicator >>Specialized product: Audio description services >>Specialized product: Braille conversion services >>Specialized product: Off the Shelf Cell Phones and with 3rd Party Software for Blind or Low Vision >>EIT product: Cell Phones Compatible with Hearing Aids Department of Homeland Security>>Nationwide Plan Review: Phase 2 ReportThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued findings from a national assessment of the country’s catastrophic planning capabilities. Responding to directives from President Bush and the Congress, following Hurricane Katrina, the >>Nationwide Plan Review (PDF, 174 Pages - 3.9 MB) looked at whether existing emergency operations plans for States and urban areas are sufficient for managing a catastrophic event. The Review also presents conclusions on actions needed by the Federal government to improve and coordinate planning. Be sure to read the findings specifically regarding people with special needs which are found on pages 41-47 and with references again on pages 61-69. The Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities (ICC) was established to ensure that the Federal government appropriately supports safety and security for individuals with disabilities in disaster situations. >>Emergency Preparedness NOW is the quarterly newsletter of the ICC. It communicates their activities, features effective emergency preparedness practices, and spotlights individuals who are making a positive impact on emergency preparedness for individuals with disabilities. >>Disability Preparedness Resource Center Web Site This disability preparedness Web site provides practical information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency. Department of Justice>> ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has issued installments of a new technical assistance document designed to assist state and local officials to improve compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their programs, services, activities, and facilities. The Tool Kit is designed to teach state and local government officials how to identify and fix problems that prevent people with disabilities from gaining equal access to state and local government programs, services, and activities. It also teachs state and local officials how to conduct accessibility surveys of their buildings and facilities to identify and remove architectural barriers to access. Provides discussion and action items for planning in the following areas: notification; evacuation; emergency transportation; sheltering; access to medications, refrigeration, and back-up power; access to their mobility devices or service animals while in transit or at shelters; and access to information. >>A Report on Special Needs Issues, Efforts and Lessons Learned Authored by FEMA reservist Ron Mackert with the assistance of Elizabeth Davis, as FEMA Special Needs Advisor for FEMA 1391-DR-NY, this report outlines some of the issues and resolutions that occurred after the attacks of September 11, 2001, in New York City. >>Download the executive summary. >>Download the full report. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy>>DisabilityInfo.gov Web Site, Emergency Preparedness DisabilityInfo.gov is the Federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others. A collaborative effort among twenty-two Federal agencies, DisabilityInfo.gov connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities. Department of Transportation>>Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities Designed to be an emergency transportation preparedness resource for individuals with disabilities, their family members, and care givers. Additionally, it includes useful information for transportation providers on addressing the unique needs of people with disabilities during an emergency. >>Accessibility - Equal Access to Transportation General and specific information concerning equal access to transportation, including transportation and laws and resources. Emergency Preparedness Initiative of the National Organization on Disability>>Emergency Preparedness Initiative Guide for Emergency Managers, Planners and Responders This Guide highlights key disability concerns to officials and experts responsible for emergency planning in their communities, and seeks to assist them in developing plans that will take into account the needs and insights of people with disabilities before, during, and after emergencies. >>Report on Special Needs Assessment for Katrina Evacuees (SNAKE) Project On October 5, 2005, the National Organization on Disability released the findings of its Special Needs for Katrina Evacuees (SNAKE) Project. In the month of September, SNAKE teams were deployed throughout the Gulf region to perform rapid assessments of the special needs and living conditions of Katrina survivors with disabilities. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)>>Federal Disaster Declarations FEMA page listing Federal Disaster Declarations; can be organized by State, Federal region, or type of disaster. >>Disability Preparedness Information FEMA provides disability preparedness information at this site. >>National Preparedness Network (PREPnet) (formerly EENET) The Preparedness Network (PREPnet) is an Internet- and satellite-based distance learning and information system used by the United States Fire Administration and other government agencies to bring interactive programming into virtually any community nationwide. With a wide variety of programs, there is something for everyone. All programming is open, and is in the public domain, so that any community with access to the Internet, a C-band or Ku-band analog satellite dish, or a community cablevision provider can receive broadcasts and participate. International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) formed a special needs committee and dedicated two editions of their monthly publication, Bulletin, to special needs and emergency preparedness issues: >>March 2005 >>April 2005. National Council on Disability>>Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning This 2005 report from the National Council on Disability This report describes the disaster experiences of people with disabilities. It also details the contributions and efforts of community-based organizations (CBOs) and examines the nascent work of the Directorate of Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R), which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), and FEMA’s Federal, State, local, and private sector partners. The California State Independent Living Center>>The Impact of 2003 Wildfires on People with Disabilities, April 1, 2004 The State Independent Living Center in California published this report addressing the impact of the 2003 Wildfires in Southern California on people with disabilities. Disability FundersThe Disability Funders Network (DFN) is a grantmakers' affinity group whose mission is to promote awareness, support, and inclusion of people with disabilities and disability issues in grantmaking programs and organizations. Elizabeth A. Davis & Associates, LLCA wide range of resources concerning emergency management and disabilities. Connecticut State Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with DisabilitiesThis checklist has been developed to assist in assessing and improving the accessibility and usability of emergency shelters and evacuation facilities. State of HawaiiThis Action Plan was prepared by a Working Group comprising State, County, and Community organizations from the State of Hawaii. This Action Plan is not an emergency preparedness document, nor is it a special health needs response plan. It is a roadmap to ensure that other legislative, administrative, or programmatic efforts are inclusive of the issues of people with disabilities or special health needs. |
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