Disability Coalition Comments to FCC on Emergency Alert Grant Program. -February 22, 2007
NIDRR Announces New Grant Opportunities in Emergency Management and Disability. -February 20, 2007
New Katrina Findings: Assessing the Impact on Persons with Disabilities. -February 15, 2007
NDRN Press Release - Katrina and People with Disabilities - While Recovery Progresses Slowly, People with Disabilities Still Face Unique Challenges. -August 28, 2006
American Red Cross Introduces Safe and Well Website - The 'Safe and Well' website is an internet-based tool provided by the Red Cross to help disaster victims communicate from inside a disaster-affected area to loved ones outside. -August 22, 2006
Comments to the FCC Independent Panel - Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks: recommendations for strengthening regulations and for better enforcement of accessible emergency information on TV. -August 18, 2006
Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness and Response During Recent Hurricanes - A study were to determine the incidence of nursing home deficiencies for lack of emergency preparedness. -August 18, 2006
Marlee Matlin's 2nd Red Cross Message - Help Your Community - Take action to prepare for any community emergency or disaster. -July 20, 2006
NCD Makes Recommendations to Improve Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans for People with Disabilities in 2006 Hurricane Season. -August 8, 2006
Marlee Matlin's Red Cross Message - Get Prepared - Take action to prepare for any emergency or disaster. -July 20, 2006
HHS Release-New HIPAA Privacy Decision Tool - HHS published a Web-based tool designed to assist emergency preparedness and recovery planners in determining how to access and use health information about persons with disabilities. -July 6, 2006
American Red Cross Wants Your Input on Emergency Preparedness - Respond by June 21, 2006 - The American Red Cross is working with the CDC and Prevention to develop educational materials for emergency preparedness. -June 9, 2006
An ADA Guide for Local Governments - Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities. -June 6, 2006
Daniel Sutherland's Remarks at the Hurricane Conference- Daniel W. Sutherland, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Remarks at National Hurricane Conference on April 14. -April 17, 2006
Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities - February 2006 Updates. -February 27, 2006
Summary of the Emergency Preparedness and Response for Individuals with Disabilities Act This legislation offers a comprehensive approach to ensuring that the needs of people with disabilities are met before, during and after a national disaster. -February 8, 2006
National Organization on Disability on Emergency Preparedness Initiative. -January 22, 2005
Emergency Evacuation of People with Physical Disabilities from Buildings: 2004 Conference. -December 2, 2005
