101 Government Street Gray
LA 70359
This program educates individuals who want to learn about the process, be active in a capacity that suits their interest and availability, and wants to assist in directing peers and colleagues within their demographic, municipality, or line of work. Obligations to report emergency management participation is not required in this role.
Niagara University Disability Awareness Training has received funding from the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to educate anyone involved in emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery as it pertains to individuals with disabilities and functional needs. NU has tailored a presentation that identifies the responsibilities of both emergency management personnel and disability advocates during an emergence. This program will introduce the four modules necessary for proper response that include Disability Awareness Training, the Americans with Disabilities Act specific to Emergency management, emergency plan content, and Inclusive Planning and Active Participation. This program is also in Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, and New York. This training is free of charge.
Topic to be DiscussedÂ
- Disabilities Awareness specific to Emergency Management
- Access and Functional Needs defined to include Universal Design
- Understanding how the whole community concept is imperative to proper response to individuals with disabilities and how to involve them
- FEMA Access and Functional Needs content
- The Americans with Disabilities Act relative to Emergency management in proper response
- Disaster Preparedness and Planning
- Inclusive Planning and Active Participation
- NYC Lawsuit and its ramifications nationwide
Part A: Two-Day Program: This program is designed for those who are active in the disability community and or working in some capacity in an emergency management office. Requirement to report an Emergency Management Access and Functional needs activities after the training is required.
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