Including People With Disabilities in Disaster Operations

Article Publication Date:

11/16/2023

Summary:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) recently celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities by releasing a new version of their training course titled “Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations.” This course replaces the previous version of IS:368 released in 2012. The course is designed for all personnel involved in disaster operations. It provides an introductory overview of information and strategies on how to include people with disabilities during mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts....

Article Author:

Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) - Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC)

Topics:

Emergency Preparedness

Types/Tools:

Training materials

Populations:

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

States:

All States/Territories

Keywords:

Disaster Operations