Emergency Preparedness
The American Association on Health and Disability has been a leader in the emergency preparedness and disaster response field for people with disabilities. AAHD staff Co-Chair the National Consortium on Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness with partners from the University of New Mexico and University of Kansas. AAHD is a member of the Interagency Coordinating Council Public Sector Subcommittee of the Department of Homeland Security, the American Nurse’s Association Expert Panel on Disaster Preparedness, the Consortium on Citizens with Disabilities on Emergency Management and the Montgomery County Special Needs Task Force. In addition, AAHD staff frequently present at national and state meetings on Disaster Planning for People with Disabilities.
We invite you to preview the following documents that AAHD and our partners have developed.
Emergency Preparedness Government Resources by State and Territory
Disaster Resources for People with Disabilities, Disability-related Organizations and Emergency Managers
H1N1 and People with Disabilities
American Association on Health and Disability 2008 Annotated Bibliography on Emergency Preparedness and Response for People with Disabilities
Compendium of Initiatives on Emergency Preparedness and People with Disabilities in CDC Funded States 2007.
“Tips for First Responders”
Report and Recommendations of the National Working Group on The Needs and Priorities of People with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness and Response
National Consortium on Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response for People with Disabilities
NobodyLeftBehind Research Project
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