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Disaster Preparedness/Relief Training for Persons With Disabilities and First Responders
Organization: Disabled ServicesFacility Type: Info/Hotline
Status: Open
Address:
, US 00000
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Main/General Business Number: web only
Website: http://www.smalltownconsulting.com/pr/disabilities.htm
This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary
Notes:
NH Disability Links from NH Dept of Emergency Management
For automated links: http://www.smalltownconsulting.com/pr/disabilities.htm
or look below:
* Effective Communication
Removing Barriers: Planning Meetings that are Accessible to all Participants - http://www.fpg.unc.edu/%7Encodh/pdfs/MeetingGuide.pdf
Tips and Strategies to Promote Accessible Communication - http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/pdfs/rbtipsandstrategies.pdf
* Resources for use of TTY and Relay Systems
http://www.tdi-online.org/ebb/storeproducts.asp
* Translation Services:
Language Bank http://www.thelanguagebank.org
Language Line http://www.languageline.com
Rosetta Stone Associates, Inc. http://www.mv.com/biz/rosetta/
Southern NH Area Health Education Center (AHEC) http://www.snhahec.org
* Preparedness
New Hampshire Emergency Preparedness Resources
http://www.nod.org/EPIResources/newhampshire.html
Lutheran Services of Northern New England – Refugee Settlement Program 603-224-8111
http://www.lssnorth.org/interfaithrefugee.html
Disaster Resources for People with Disabilities and Emergency Managers – June Isaacson Kailes;
http://www.jik.com/disaster.html
Assisting People with Disabilities - Tips for First Responders – 2nd Edition
http://cdd.unm.edu/products/tips_web020205.pdf
A Guide for Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Preparedness Planning – UConn Health Center – A. J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service
http://www.uconnucedd.org/pdfs/Guide%20for%20Including%20People%20with%20Disabilities%20in%20Disaster%20Preparedness%20Planning.pdf
Public Health Workbook to Define, Locate and Reach Special, Vulnerable, and At-Risk Populations in an Emergency
Four-page summary: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/workbook/pdf/ph_workbook_summary.pdf
Entire book: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/workbook/pdf/ph_workbook_draft.pdf
U. S. Department of Transportation
Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for People with Disabilities
http://www.dotcr.ost.dot.gov/asp/emergencyprep.asp
National Organization on Disability – Emergency Preparedness Resources
http://www.nod.org/Resources/emergency/dot_guidelines.pdf
http://www.nod.org/Resources/emergency/dot_guidelines.doc
Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning
http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2005/pdf/saving_lives.pdf
A Guide for Emergency Managers, Planners, and Responders
http://www.nod.org/resources/PDFs/epiguide2005.pdf
American Red Cross – Preparedness http://www.prepare.org/
People with Disabilities: http://www.prepare.org/disabilities/disabilities.htm
FEMA
Emergency Planning and Special Needs Populations
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/pfd_all.pdf
http://www.fema.gov/txt/library/pfd_all.txt
FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-701 Multi-agency Coordination System (MACS) Course http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is701.asp
Evacuation
Disaster Management Initiative
https://www.disasterhelp.gov/suite/
Employer’s Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/emergency.html
Emergency Evacuation Preparedness - Taking Responsibility for Your Safety - A Guide for People with Disabilities http://www.cdihp.org/evacuation/emergency_evacuation.pdf
U.S. Government Accountability Office Transportation Issues for Disadvantaged Populations
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0744.pdf
Notification
An ADA Guide for Local Governments:
Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/emergencyprepguide.htm
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/emerprepguidescrn.pdf
FCC – Communicating During Emergencies
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/emergency/
Watchfire - http://www.watchfire.com/
Accessibility requirements for web pages
WebXACT –
http://bobby.watchfire.com/bobby/html/en/index.jsp
Shelter
Citizens Energy Corporation – Application for delivery of shelters
http://www.citizensenergy.com/APohShelters.htm
Special Needs Sheltering Assessment Tool
http://www.add-em-conf.com/abstracts/SpNS_Plan_Assessment_Tool-03-23-2006.pdf
Sample Emergency Needs Questionnaire
http://www.add-em-conf.com/abstracts/Special_Needs_Questionaire.pdf
Disaster Recovery
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster http://www.nvoad.org
NVOAD Long Term Recovery Manual http://nvoad.org/articles/LTRManualFinalApr232004a.pdf
The documents found on this page help to define the VOAD movement. Permission is given to duplicate and distribute them subject to clear identification of both the author and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) as well as the web address from which the information was retrieved:
http://www.nvoad.org
In this way, we hope that they will be of value to others around the world serving the cause of disaster response and relief.
FEMA Long-Term Community Recovery (LTCR) Planning Process Self-Help Guide
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/ltrc/selfhelp.pdf
Lutheran Disaster Response Database
http://www.lrrnd.org/Disaster%20response.html
State of Missouri – good examples
Community Organizations Active in Disaster
http://sema.dps.mo.gov/COAD.pdf
Information on Accessible Facilities
The Center for Universal Design – Resources
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/about_ud/udresourcepage.htm
The Seven Principles of Universal Design
1. Equitable Use: The design is useful and marketable to any group of users.
2. Flexibility in Use: The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
3. Simple and Intuitive Use: Use of the design is easy to understand.
4. Perceptible Information: The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user.
5. Tolerance for Error: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintentional actions.
6. Low Physical Effort: The design can be used efficiently and comfortably.
7. Size and Space for Approach and Use: Appropriate size and space is provided for approach and use.
ADA Standards for Accessible Design - U.S. Dept. of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adastd94.pdf
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/reg3a.html#Anchor-Appendix-52467
Restoration and Accommodations
Alphabetical list of accommodations by type of disability
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/atoz.htm
Service and Companion Animals
Disabilities Rights Center of NH http://www.drcnh.org/serviceanimals.htm
Disaster Services Program of The Human Society of the United States (HSUS) -
http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/about_hsus_disaster_services.html
The HSUS Disaster Services staff have information to help plan for the needs of pets, horses and livestock before, during and after any disaster, whether natural or human-made.
Animals in Emergency – NH Legislation HB 1435
In cases of emergency it is state policy that service animals not be separated from the persons they serve. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2006/HB1435.html
Animal Shelters in NH - Listing of licensed shelters currently in NH including several Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
http://www.agriculture.nh.gov
Click the upper right menu “hot topics” and scroll down to “animals & disasters”.
Wheelchairs, Portable Ramps, Assistive Devices
NH Assistive Technology 1-800-932-5837 http://www.nhassistivetechnology.org/rem/#about
Refurbished Equipment Marketplace 1-800-427-3338
General Information on Disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Act – ADA Homepage
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Disability Is Natural
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/
Children:
Parent Information Center http://www.parentinformationcenter.org
New Hampshire Partners in Health http://www.nhpih.dartmouth.edu
Council for Children & Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions http://www.ccach.org
Seniors:
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
7 Ways to Disaster-Proof Your Life http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourlife/katrina_7_ways.html
We Can Do Better: Lessons Learned for Protecting Older Persons in Disasters
http://www.aarp.org/research/assistance/lowincome/better.html
Difficult Conversations: Evacuation of Older Persons
http:///www.aarp.org/research/academic/conversations_evacuations_of_older_persons.html
Services & Resources for People Who Are Blind/Visually Impaired
NH Sight Services for Independent Living - 603-271-3537
http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/adultlearning/VR/SSIL.htm
NH Association for the Blind - 603-224-4039
http://www.sightcenter.com/
Maxi-Aids http://www.maxiaids.com/store/default.asp?idstore=1&category=Blind/Low_Vision_Store
Vision Dynamics http://www.visiondynamics.com/default.asp?Client=8&lang=3&IDCatExp=456&DoAction=Show
Services & Resources for People with Cognitive Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Council of NH - 603-271-3236
http://www.nhddc.org/ ; 1-800-852-3345 x3236 (In NH only)
Planning for a Pandemic/Epidemic or Disaster: Caring for persons with cognitive impairments http://www.ahca.org/flu/pandemic_dementia_care.pdf
Services & Resources for People Who Are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
NH Services for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing - Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Division, New Hampshire Department of Education http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/adultlearning/VR/DeafandHardofHearing.htm
Granite State Independent Living – Deaf Services - 603-228-9680 (V)
http://www.gsil.org/events_deafservices.php
1-888-396-3459 (Videophone/Direct TTY)
Northeast Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (NDHHS) 603-224-1850(Voice); 603-224-0691(TTY); Video Phone: 70.88.199.237
http://www.ndhhs.org/
Relay New Hampshire http://www.relaynewhampshire.com/
NH Emergency Interpreter Referral Service (after standard business hours) 1-800-552-3202
Hartling Communications 1-800-475-3183
http://www.hearitbetter.com/channels/home/2005/1116853906/index.shtm
Services & Resources for People with Mental Health Issues
NH Bureau of Behavioral Health – 603-271-5007
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/BBH/default.htm
National Alliance on Mental Illness New Hampshire - NAMI New Hampshire (603) 225-5359; (800) 242-6264 (in NH) - www.naminh.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/disasterrelief/
National Mental Health Information Center – Disaster/Trauma publications list
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/Publications_browse.asp?ID=181&Topic=Disaster%2FTrauma
NH Disability Related Organizations
NH Governor’s Commission on Disability - 603-271-2773
http://www.nh.gov/disability/index.html
1-800-852-3405 (in NH only)
Granite State Independent Living – http://www.gsil.org ;
1-800-826-3700(V); 603-228-9680(V); 1-888-396-3459 (Videophone and Direct TTY)
Disabilities Rights Center of NH – 1-800-834-1721; 603-228-0432
http://www.drcnh.org/index.htm
NH Office of Minority Health – I- 800-735-2964; 603-271-3986
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/MHO/default.htm
Info Source/Changes:Created At: Tue Dec 16 06:05:43 +0000 2008
Updated At: Tue Dec 16 06:06:21 +0000 2008
Updated By: tfri
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