Resources and Links

Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities
The following links are provided for reference. FEMA does not endorse any non-Federal government web sites, companies or applications.

Ready.gov
•	http://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs 
•	The ready.gov website has a section focused on preparedness information for people with disabilities or functional needs.  It includes an instructional video as well as the brochure “Prepared for Emergencies Now: Information for people with Disabilities” (copy of brochure attached).
•	http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/FEMA_Disabilities_R-6.pdf
•	To download brochure for people with disabilities
•	http://www.ready.gov/publications
•	To order larger quantities of the publications (no cost)
•	Ready.gov also has basic emergency preparedness resources that may be useful, such as printable wallet cards to write emergency contact numbers or other information on.
•	Spanish language version of ready.gov can be found at  www.listo.gov
Illinois Emergency Management Agency Sign Language Preparedness Videos
•	http://ready.illinois.gov/MultiMedia/default.htm#ASLVideos 
•	ASL videos on topics such as making a plan, building a kit, getting trained, volunteering, sheltering in place, going to a shelter, planning for people with functional needs, and planning for evacuations.
Accessible Emergency Information
o	http://www.accessibleemergencyinfo.com/home.html
o	This website provides emergency preparedness information in accessible formats, including:
•	ASL translated video files that can be downloaded (no cost)
•	Braille formatted downloadable documents
•	Large print downloadable documents
o	General emergency preparedness information (including natural hazard preparedness), and public health information about anthrax, pandemic flu, botulism, smallpox, medical information and others.

Accessible Communication 4 All
•	http://www.temple.edu/instituteondisabilities/aacvocabulary/e4all.shtml#index
o	Downloadable sheets of common emergency terms with pictures and/or words
•	English, Spanish and Cajun/Creole language versions.

Washington Emergency Management Division Preparedness video clips
•	http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_personal_prep_ video_index.shtml 
•	Contains personal preparedness videos including:
o	How to use a fire extinguisher
o	How to secure furniture to the wall
o	How to shut of water, electricity and gas
o	General safety videos regarding carbon monoxide, downed power lines, setting up and safely using a generator, etc.
•	Videos are not all accessible- some include text but no voice/audio, others include audio but have no captions or script available.  A few do have both audio and captioning.
Feeling Safe Being Safe
•	http://www.dds.ca.gov/consumercorner/EmergencyPreparedness.cfm
•	Tools developed by and for people with disabilities.
•	Includes a workbook that will help individuals to make an emergency plan, a video that demonstrates how to complete the workbook and put together a home emergency kit, and a printable magnet to post important emergency contact information on the refrigerator for first responders.
National Organization on Disability- Emergency Preparedness Resources
•	http://nod.org/research_publications/emergency_preparedness_materials/for_people_with_disabilities/
•	Includes text based and PDF information on:
o	Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Mobility Disabilities
o	Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Sensory Disabilities
o	Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Cognitive Disabilities
o	Disaster Readiness Tips for Owners of Pets or Service Animals

Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network
•	http://www.cepintdi.org/
•	Website designed to promote awareness among emergency responders and people with disabilities.
•	Lots of information and videos designed for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Prepare Now.org
•	http://www.preparenow.org/prepare.html
•	Earthquake preparedness tips for
o	People with mobility disabilities
o	People with cognitive disabilities
o	People with multiple chemical sensitivities
o	People who use life support systems
o	People with psychiatric disabilities
o	Many others
•	Tips on collecting emergency documents and creating an emergency health information card
•	Preparedness resources also offered in Spanish
Planning Resources for Emergency Managers and Support Agencies
The following links are provided for reference. FEMA does not endorse any non-Federal government web sites, companies or applications.
Planning Guides
•	Comprehensive Planning Guide 101 Version 2
o	www.fema.gov/about/divisions/cpg.shtm
•	Guidance on Planning for Integration of Functional Needs Support Services in General Population Shelters
o	www.fema.gov/pdf/about/odic/fnss_guidance.pdf
•	National Organization on Disability (NOD)- Functional Needs of People with Disabilities: A Guide for Emergency Managers, Planners and Responders
o	http://nod.org/research_publications/emergency_preparedness_materials/
•	Emergency Response for People who have Access and Functional Needs: A Guide for First Responders
o	http://terrorism.spcollege.edu/SPAWARAFN/index.html

Toolkits
•	Department of Justice ADA Best Practices Toolkit for State and Local Governments
o	http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/toolkitmain.htm
•	Texas Functional Needs Toolkit
o	https://www.preparingtexas.org/preparedness.aspx?page=32137bc8-eed7-42bb-ad7e-2765fd8abdb9
Webinar Archives
•	Community Preparedness Webinar Series
o	Evacuation of Students with Access and Functional Needs
•	http://www.citizencorps.gov/news/webcasts/schoolevacuations.shtm
o	Emergency Management and Compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act
•	http://www.citizencorps.gov/news/webcasts/disabilities.shtm
•	Getting Real – 2010 Inclusive Emergency Management National Capacity Building Training Conference Webinar
o	http://www.fema.gov/about/odic/conference.shtm
•	Getting Real – 2010 Inclusive Emergency Management National Capacity Building Training Conference Webinar
o	http://www.fema.gov/about/odic/conference.shtm
Videos
•	Emergency Planning for People with Access and Functional Needs Video
o	http://orise.orau.gov/CSEPP/resources/videos/Functional%20Needs/index.html
•	Live Response:  Planning for the Whole Community
o	http://terrorism.spcollege.edu/Broadcasts/LRBroadcast0611.aspx
Studies and Other Resources
•	Disasters, Evacuations and Persons with Disabilities: An Assessment of Key Issues Facing Individuals and Households
o	http://www.disabilityevacuationstudy.org/Research1.html
•	Promising Practices for Evacuating People with Disabilities
o	http://www.disabilityevacuationstudy.org/Application1.html
•	Emergency Communications for All – Free Downloadable Emergency Communication Aids
o	http://www.temple.edu/instituteondisabilities/aacvocabulary/e4all.shtml#index

Statistical Resources
•	U.S. Census Bureau Disability Statistics
o	http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/disability/disability.html
•	Center for Personal Assistance Services
o	Can obtain state or county-level data
o	http://www.pascenter.org/state_based_stats/disability_stats/index.php?title=Disability%20Statistics

Regional Disability Integration Specialist Contacts

Region I – CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Kate McCarthy-Barnett – kate.mccarthybarnett@fema.dhs.gov
Region II- NY, NJ, Puerto Rico, USVI
James Flemming – james.flemming@fema.dhs.gov
Region III- DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, and Washington, D.C.
Lesleyanne Ezelle – Lesleyanne.ezelle@fema.dhs.gov
Region IV- AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
Mike Houston – Michael.houston@fema.dhs.gov
Region V – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Jessica Mitchell – Jessica.mitchell@fema.dhs.gov
Region VI- AR, LA, NM, OK, TX
Linda Landers – Linda.landers@fema.dhs.gov
Region VII – MO, IA, KS, NE
Gay Jones – gay.jones@fema.dhs.gov
Region VIII- CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY
Dave Schaad – david.schaad@fema.dhs.gov
Region IX –AZ, CA, HI, NV, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam
David Ball – david.ball3@fema.dhs.gov
Region X- AK ID, OR, WA
Holly Finn (acting) – holly.finn@fema.dhs.gov