1. Emergency Preparedness Campaign For People with Disabilities, Case Managers and Direct Service Providers Self Determination Conference October 31, 2013 Wisconsin Dells

2. Today’s Presenters Michael Steinhauer Director of Job and Fund Development Madison Area Rehab Centers, Inc., (MARC), Madison, WI. (608) 223-9110 x 36 email: msteinhauer@marc-inc.org Kevin Fech, Parent Advocate Chair, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, Madison, WI (414) 517-9566 email: kevin.fech@gmail.com and Tyler Fech, Self Advocate Dean Choate Executive Director Radio CERT Inc. Fond Du Lac WI (920) 904-6302 email: deanc.radiocert@gmail.com

3. Today’s Purpose To define and explain the importance of personal preparedness before an emergency To identify self-advocacy ideas for networking with local first responders To identify what opportunities exist for volunteering at a local level to respond to emergencies and disasters

4. Defining Special Needs Populations Any individual, group, or community whose physical, mental, emotional, cognitive, cultural, ethnic, socio-economic status, language, or any other circumstance that creates barriers to understanding or the ability to act/react in the manner in which the general population has been requested to proceed. We think functional challenges, not diagnostic categories

5. WHY PREPARE? REALITY CHECKS: 46 percent of people with disabilities say they do not know whom to contact about emergency plans for their community in the event of a crisis.

6. REALITY CHECK 53 percent of people with disabilities say that they have not made plans to quickly and safely evacuate their home or know who to contact for assistance with preparing.

7. Only 20 percent of emergency managers have specific guidelines to assist people with mobility impairments during emergencies

8. 57 percent of emergency managers do not know how many people with mobility impairments live in their jurisdiction

9. REALITY CHECK Many people with disabilities in New Orleans were evacuated without their medicine, medical equipment, wheelchairs or guide animals.

10. 2003 California Wildfires: many were unable to see approaching danger or hear announcements to evacuate. There was a lack of transportation for those unable to drive. Emergency telephones at evacuation sites were not equipped for people who were deaf, and were not within reach of people in wheelchairs. Reality Check

11. Emergency management is learning to serve people with disabilities better. Whole community approach: the more we know about all people in our communities, the better we can meet our obligations for their reasonable accommodations as well as meet their medical and personal needs. Lessons Learned

12. Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements (and many other related Acts and Statutes) State/Local Legal Authority: licensure, certification, accreditation, county contracts, HMO contracts, etc. Confidentiality Issues (should not be an excuse for lack of planning!) Liability Issues: DOJ settlements with cities and counties Legal Basis for Emergency Planning Around Special Populations

13. Public Health Emergency Management Collaboration is Key Hold Public Officials Accountable Emergency ManagementPublic Health Human Services Planning for at-risk populations You the Consumer and your support comunity

14. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS Work with your trusted sources so they know your needs and plans: community based organizations that serve your needs, faith based groups, county human service and public health departments, home health agencies and neighborhood groups. Complete a Personal Preparedness Checklist (Many Samples Available) There is a Better Way

15. Give Yourself a Better Chance! YOU MUST CONSIDER:  How you communicate  How mobile you are  What special equipment you need  What medications you take

16. Here are some options for planning and tools you can use!

17. 1 ST : Prepare to Stay at Home Pet Safety Plan Healthy Snacks First Aid Supplies

18. Prepare to Stay at Home Battery Operated Radio, or Weather radio Extra Batteries Flashlights Deck of cards, book or something to do for several hours

19. 2 ND : Prepare your Evacuation Pack Get some supplies for your emergency pack Keep kit near the front door or closet if you think you might evacuate

20. Prepare Your Evacuation Kit ID Cell Phone Keys A Little Money Names, phone numbers of important contacts Dentures Eye Glasses Momento Chargers

21. Prepare Your Evacuation Kit Medical Information A Few Days Supply of Medicine Supplies for Your Medical Condition

22. 3 RD : Plan for your Pets Crate or cage (if necessary like with a snake or mouse) and leashes Special Diet Food or Pills Identifying Tags Favorite Toy

23. Here’s a Handy Guide: Emergency Preparedness Cycle

24. ABOVE ALL Look out for your neighbor. It is the right thing to do!!!

26. WWW.FR-DAT.COM

27. First Responders Resources Americans with Disabilities Act American Sign Language Person First Language Definitions of Disabilities –What is it –Safety Concerns –Signs & Symptoms –Response & De-Escalation Techniques

28. Staying Home for Long Periods How to get ready to evacuate Readying your pets for sheltering outside the home FEMA for Kids Ongoing Community, Self Education and Volunteering in your community

30. About Radio CERT

31. About Radio CERT, Inc. Radio CERT Inc. is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Radio CERT Inc. is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference in their community. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective. We participate and assist in community events and educate the public about emergency response and safety.

32. Radio CERT Challenges

33. Radio CERT Activities

36. There is a Better Way Thank you Folks!