2 posts categorized "Emergency Preparedness"

November 19, 2009

Disability.gov Emergency Preparedness In Education Update: Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Education

Department of Education report on the need for emergency management on college campuses and how to develop and implement an emergency management plan. The report includes information about the importance of incorporating provisions for people with disabilities. 

For more information visit http://www.disability.gov/emergency_preparedness/organizational_preparedness/schools.

September 11, 2009

Survey on Assistive Technology Reuse & Emergency Planning, Management & Response

The Pass It On Center is developing an emergency response system based on an existing network of Assistive Technology (AT) Centers. At the foundation of this project is a national survey designed to develop an understanding of the current involvement of a variety of programs in efforts related to assistive technology reuse and emergency planning, management and response. Information obtained will be vital to developing effective emergency response systems for all populations.