 Planning accessible transportation for people with disabilities in emergency situations can be complex and challenging. Communities must consider many aspects regarding both how to conduct the planning-including outreach, involving people with disabilities in the process, and data collection-as well as topics to discuss, such as evacuation procedures and accessible shelter locations.
In this webinar, presenters will discuss these challenges and the role of accessible transportation in emergency preparedness planning. Speakers will include Julie Bommelman, transit administrator, City of Fargo, North Dakota; Kevin Shanley, senior emergency management coordinator, City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications; and Carol Wright, senior director, Easter Seals Accessible Transportation Programs. To ask the presenters questions in advance or for general inquiries about the event, send an email to webinars@easterseals.com and put "Emergency Preparedness" in the subject lineor call 800-659-6428.
For more information on accessible transportation and emergency preparedness planning, download ESPA's latest Update information brief, "Emergency Preparedness: Planning for Transportation Before, During, and After a Crisis". Photo credit: Patsy Lynch/FEMA |
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