Readiness Training and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities and Other Special Needs

Now Available: Disaster readiness training guides and individualized training to help individuals with special needs and organizations that provide services to them prepare for disasters and emergencies of all kinds.
 

Resource & Materials Packages

NEW   Readiness Guides

The Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness (DPC) is pleased to announce new disaster readiness guides for service provider organizations and for individuals with disabilities or special needs. The two guides use “readiness indicators” to help individuals and organizations determine their actual readiness for emergency events, and then build improved readiness activities into their normal day-to-day routines. This approach stresses active practice over complicated planning, producing immediate results that an individual or organization can build on to improve their ability to shelter in place or evacuate.

An 11 X 17” fold out planning document that takes a planner through the seven crucial steps used in decision making and planning for inclusive planning activities.

Used for introductory planning activities.         

Emergency Preparedness On The Job For People With Disabilities
A pamphlet that provides guidelines for protecting yourself and others with disabilities in the workplace.

Emergency Preparedness At Home For People With Disabilities
A pamphlet that provides guidelines for protecting yourself and others with disabilities at home.

Note: On the Job and At Home pamphlets available in Spanish

Costs of Guides and Materials: 

Guides with supporting materials are available to non-profit organizations and individuals with disabilities at cost plus a shipping and handling charge.

Price schedule: 

One Service Provider Guide (with all support materials):                  $99.95**!

Five Additional Provider Guides:                                                            $69.95**!

Inclusive Planning Guide                                                                            $3.50 each**! 

Emergency Preparedness On The Job For People With Disabilities    $.50 each**! 

Emergency Preparedness At Home For People With Disabilities           $.50 each**!

On-site Training 

First Steps in Disaster Readiness Planning for People with Disabilities (45-60 minutes)

First Steps is a presentation designed to explain disaster readiness planning that includes people with disabilities, and discuss how organizations can include individuals with disabilities in readiness planning.  Participants will evaluate their personal or organizational readiness for disasters, and explore what resources are available to make their readiness more inclusive and effective. All participants will receive a Readiness Guide and supporting materials to assist in the development of an inclusive personal or organizational plan.                                                                               $750*

Interactive Seminar in Disaster Readiness Planning for People with Disabilities (half day)

The Interactive Seminar includes the materials presented in First Steps, and continues the inclusive readiness planning process, including how to establish improved communication and coordination between disability organizations and emergency management organizations.  As a group, participants will identify and discuss their primary concerns about emergencies and disasters, and then use the Readiness Guide to map out the most important initiatives they can take to improve their readiness quickly.

(Can be combined with First Steps for a full day experience).          $1,500* 

Hands-on Workshop (half day through full day)   

The Hands-on Workshop is designed to review and modify existing emergency plans of organizations providing services to people with disabilities.  Participating organizations and individuals will be encouraged to bring their own planning documents to use as a basis for the discussion. Participants will be provided with a readiness guide to evaluate existing readiness, to identify opportunities for improvement, and to begin working on revising their existing plan to incorporate the needs of people with disabilities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        $1,500 – 2,500*
Regional or Statewide Conference (1 or 2 days)   

This option provides a turnkey regional or statewide conference on inclusive emergency readiness for audiences that include responders, planners, government officials, people with disabilities and their advocates.  DPC can provide all conference services including promotional activities, on-line registration, program planning, coordination with a local advisory committee, logistics, and staffing of presenters and support staff.  DPC will do as much or a little as you need. .                                                                    Price negotiable

On-site Technical Assistance

This option assists disaster readiness planning teams to ensure appropriate provisions are included for people with disabilities.  The intact team training is focused on assisting the planning team in a setting where issues can be openly debated, discussed, decided and evaluated by the team.            (Times & Fees negotiable) 

* Plus travel and lodging
** Plus shipping and handling
! Contact us for bulk pricing

The Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness (formerly the Disability Preparedness Center) was developed by Inclusion Research Institute (IRI) a non profit, 501(c)3 organization which educates consumers and professionals on innovative approaches in health and welfare enabling persons of all ages, including individuals with disabilities and other special needs to lead independent and productive lives.    

For additional information: 202.338.7158 or ctcameron@disabilitypreparedness.org