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Edwards, George E.
(Spring 2006).
International Human Rights Law Violations Before, During, and After Hurricane Katrina: An International Law Framework for Analysis.
Thurgood Marshall Law Review.
Thurgood Marshall Scool of Law.
Pp. 353.
The law review article discusses how procedures and lack of action in response to Hurricane Katrina violated international laws. The article mentions people with disabilities and their right to be free from discrimination
(Available via licensed database.)
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(No author).
(2006).
VA POST-KATRINA HEALTH MANUAL: Information for Health Care Providers and Patients.
South Central VA Health Care Network.
Provides questionnaires and fact sheets for veterans and medical personnel. This document contains information on both physical and mental disorders and impairments caused as a result of the storm. While this document includes persons with chronic disabilities, it is primarily focused on acute care related to specific storm-exacerbated injuries
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(No author).
(2006).
Contact Information.
Hurricane Katrina Disaster Information Website.
This page contains contact information for various agencies to help individuals recover from Hurricane Katrina.
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(No author).
(2006).
Strategies in Emergency-Preparedness for Transportation- Dependent Populations.
U.S. Department of Transportation.
This document provides an overview of the importance of planning for transportation for persons who need assistance during an emergency. It discusses specific measures that communities have used to ensure the transportation is provided, as well as uncovering what still remains to be accomplished in terms of improving transportating for these dependent populations.
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(No author).
(2006).
Fact Sheet National Preparedness Month 2006.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The web page stateswhat the Department of Homeland Security is doing in respect of the National Preparedness Month. The web pape says that activities throughout the nation will give people the chance to learn more about emergency preparedness, make a family emergency plan, be informed about different threats, create an emergency supply kit, and get involved in preparing their communities.
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(No author).
(2006).
The Needs of People with Psychiatric Disabilities During and After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Position Paper and Recommendations.
National Council on Disability.
In Fall of 2005, the destructive forces of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita wreaked an emotional as well as a physical toll on residents of the Gulf Coast region. Millions of Americans from across the country reached out to hurricane survivors, opening their homes and their hearts. Government employees at local, state and federal levels worked long and hard to help evacuate and rescue people in the Gulf Coast. Many of these people are still in the Gulf Coast helping to rebuild communities. In the months since the hurricanes devastated the Gulf Coast, media coverage of the hurricane survivors has waned. However, for hurricane survivors with psychiatric disabilities, the hurricanes’ destruction resulted in “trauma that didn’t last 24 hours, then go away. ... It goes on and on.” Some of these challenges were unavoidable. As one government official said, “No one ever planned for ‘what happens when your social service infrastructure is completely wiped out.’” Nonetheless, many of the problems could have been avoided with proper planning. As NCD predicted in its April 2005 report, Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Planning, “[i]f planning does not embrace the value that everyone should survive, they will not.” As a result of its research, NCD found that much pre-Katrina disaster planning did not contemplate the needs of people with psychiatric disabilities, and as a result, many people died or unnecessarily suffered severely traumatic experiences. This paper includes the following major findings and recommendations, as well as various specific recommendations for emergency management officials and policymakers at the local, state and federal levels.
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(No author).
(2006).
The Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on People with Disabilities.
National Council on Disability.
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the lives of many people who lived in the Gulf Coast region. Fortunately, millions of Americans opened their homes and their hearts to hurricane survivors while local, state, and federal government employees worked around the clock to evacuate and rescue people. With almost a year since the Hurricanes made landfall and wreaked havoc on the lives of many, we now have a clearer understanding of what went right, as well as what went wrong, with the response and recovery efforts. As this report will demonstrate, people with disabilities were disproportionately affected by the Hurricanes because their needs were often overlooked or completely disregarded. Their evacuation, shelter, and recovery experiences differed vastly from the experiences of people without disabilities. People with disabilities were often unable to evacuate because transportation was inaccessible. For example, most evacuation busses did not have wheelchair lifts. Moreover, people with visual and hearing disabilities were unable to obtain necessary information pertinent to their safety because said communication did not comply with federal law. To ensure that people with disabilities do not experience similar injustices during future catastrophes, emergency plans must acknowledge and address the difficulties experienced by people with disabilities discussed within this report, as well as include people with disabilities in rebuilding efforts. The National Council on Disability (NCD) offers these findings on the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on people with disabilities to guide the President, Congress, and other emergency planners to develop inclusive emergency preparedness and response plans.
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Rudowitz, Robin Rowand, Diane & Shartzer, Adele.
(2006).
Health Care in New Orleans Before and After Hurricane Katrina.
Health Affairs.
Vol. 25,
Before Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005, New Orleans had a largelypoor and African American population with one of the nation’s highest uninsurance rates,and many relied on the Charity Hospital system for care. The aftermath of Katrina devastated the New Orleans health care safety net, entirely changing the city’s health care landscape and leaving many without access to care a year after the storm. State and local officials face the challenge of rebuilding and improving the city’s health care system by assuring health care coverage forthe population and promoting broader access to primary care and community-based health services. [Health Affairs 25 (2006): w393–w406;10.1377/hlthaff.25.w393]
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(No author).
(2006).
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Federal Emergency Management Agency.
This is FEMA's emergency planning guide for individuals with disabilities. It discusses self-assessment, creating an emergency kit, being informed, making transporation and evacuation plans, as well as a disaster checklist.
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June Kailes, Hilary Hilary Styron and Elizabeth Davis.
(2006).
Making Lessons Documented-Real!-Integrating Disability Issues into Instructors' Toolkits.
JIK.com.
These are the slides from a powerpoint presentation about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on people with special needs. The powerpoint gives a definition of who people with special needs are, including a list of transportation, communication, and medical needs. The powerpoint also includes pictures from the Gulf Coast area.
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(No author).
(2006).
Continuing Progress: A 1 Year Update on Hurricane Recovery and Rebuilding.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Office of the Secretary.
The paper gives a one-year update on the recovery and rebuilding process in the Gulf Coast Area. The paper discusses the rebuilding of communities including housing needs, discusses repairing and strengthening infrastructure, rebuilding the economy, providing healthcare, as well as still providing immediate relief and rescue. The paper is not specific to people with disabilities, but it does mention how efforts are focusing on finding housing and getting health care for people with disabilities, as well as including them in future emergency planning.
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(No author).
(2006).
Key Facts-States Most Affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Kaiser Family Foundation.
This is a chart that gives statistics about people receiving health care/Medicaid and people who were uninsured in the states affected by Hurricane Katrina and Rita.
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Perry , Michael; Dulio, Adrianne Artiga, Samantha Shartzer, Adele and Roussea, David.
(2006).
Voices of the Storm: Health Experience of Low-Income Katrina Survivors.
Kaiser Family Foundation.
This is a report that details the experience of people displaced by Hurricane Katrina, including people with disabilities. It also includes a section on lessons learned during the hurricane.
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(No author).
(2006).
Disaster Preparedness: Limitations in federal Evacuations Assistance for Health Facilities Should be Addressed.
Government Accountability Office.
This report outlines findings about evacuating "patients" in nursing homes. GAO found that facilities took steps to ensure that the facilities had needed resources, but had problems with transportation with respect to evacuation. There was some competition w/ transportation companies, though one had been secured beforehand. Some nursing homes were unable to communicate with local emergency managers. Thus, GAO recommends that DHS clearly delineate (1) how the federal government will assist state and local governments with the transportation of patients and residents of hospitals and nursing homes, and (2) how to address the needs of nursing home residents during evacuations.
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(No author).
(2006).
Ready American (Ready.gov) Disabled and Special Needs.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Checklist for people with disabilities when preparing for an emergency.
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(No author).
(2006).
Ready American (Ready.gov) Senior.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Checklist for seniors: create a support network, evaluate what is extremely necessary, collect and combine in an accessible area medications and medical supplies, and emergency documents.
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(No author).
(2006).
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Coordination Between FEMA and the Red Cross Should be Improved for the 2006 Hurricane Season.
Government Accountability Office.
The report discusses how FEMA and the Red Cross can coordinate more effectively during a hurricane season. There were breakdowns in communication and disagreements about crucial elements. The GAO recommends that (1) FEMA work with the Red Cross to reach agreement on 2006 hurricane season operating procedures, (2) the Red Cross implement staffing strategies that would improve working relationships and retention of institutional knowledge, and (3) that FEMA obtain the Red Cross' input when developing its resource tracking system.
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(No author).
(2006).
2005 Annual Report to the President and Congress.
National Council on Disability.
The NCD submitted its Annual Performance Report to the President and Congress-Fiscal Year 2005 made various recommendations concerning emergency planning for people with disabilities. These suggestions included housing, health care, education, and transportation.
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Kailes, June Isaacson.
(2006).
Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility for Your Safety: A Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations.
Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions.
A thorough guide for people with disabilities; discusses emergency preparedness, self-assessment, evacuation plans, and resources and references.
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Reemer, Andrew.
(2006).
Brookings Briefing on the Census.
The Brookings Institute.
Panel notes, discussing the situation after Katrina and how the elderly and disabled people affected.
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(No author).
(2006).
Nationwide Plan Review Phase 2 Report.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The report by the Department of Homeland Security reviews and assess the status of the catastrophic and evacuation planning in all states and 75 of the nation's largest urban areas. The Plan Review has two phases, the first ivolved self-assessment in each state and urban area, and the second phase involved peer reviews. This paper relects the findings of both phases.
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(No author).
(2006).
Catastrophic Hurricane Evacuation Plan Evaluation: A Report to Congress.
U.S. Department of Transportation.
This is a report published in response to Congress's report for the DOT to review and asses its Federal and State evacuation plans, including costs, for catastrophic hurricanes and other events impacting the Gulf Coast region. The report gives the findings of the research and the metholody. The report is very detailed and does discuss persons with special needs.
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(No author).
(2006).
From Challenge to Action: American Red Cross Actions to Improve and Enhance Its Disaster Response and Related Capabilities.
American Red Cross.
This paper describes the actions undertaken by the American Red Cross to address the system weaknesses exposed by the historic hurricanes of 2005. Even as it takes these steps, the organization is embarking on strategic changes that will more broadly build upon these tactical improvements. It is seeking to make better use of its technology investment. This paper does not specifically address disabled individuals but focuses on relief efforts.
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Egeland, Jane; Kälin Walter.
(2006).
Protecting People Affected by Natural Disasters - Operational Guidelines.
UN Secretary -General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons.
The guidelines are adopted in Geneva UN meeting on June 2006. Although they are not particularly addressed to the disabled people or Katrina, the provide agenda for emergency preparedness for disabled people.
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(No author).
(2006).
Factors for Future Success and Issues to Consider for Organizational Placement.
Government Accountability Office.
The report focuses on being more successful during disasters based on FEMA's organizational structure. Inquiries surround the organization and include whether FEMA should be disbanded and functions moved to other agencies, remain within the Department of Homeland Security, or become an independent agency again. There are factors to consider: clarity of FEMA's mission and its related responsibilities and authorities; the experience of and training provided to FEMA leadership; the adequacy of its human, financial, and technological resources; and the effectiveness of planning, exercises, and related partnerships. Other factors for Congress to consider which affect the organizational structure: the relevance of FEMA's mission to the broader organization in which it resides; the extent to which goals and objectives are shared; the ability to leverage effectively the resources of other agencies and programs; and gains in efficiency and effectiveness through eliminating duplications and overlaps.
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(No author).
(2006).
Matrix Suggests Steps for People with Special Needs.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Provides a matrix for steps in emergency preparedness and response for people with disabilities. Makes suggestions about specific kinds of disabilities and what the specific needs might be.
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(No author).
(2006).
Support Coordinators Emergency Preparedness: Best Practices Guidelines.
LA Department of Health and Hospitals.
This is a paper that provides a framework whereby support coordinators can create emergency preparedness procedures for ensure the safety and health of the people they are serving. The paper addresses readiness, response, and recovery. The paper is specific to people with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2006).
Providers Emergency Preparedness: Best Practice Guidelines.
LA Department of Health and Hospitals.
This is a paper that provides a framework whereby individual providers can create emergency preparedness procedures for ensure the safety and health of the people they are serving. The paper addresses readiness, response, and recovery. The paper is specific to people with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2006).
Notice of Change to the National Response Plan.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
A notice of change to the Federal response plan, this document outlines all of the line-by-line changes to the "Topic Areas" of such plan.
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(No author).
(2006).
Hurricane Season Preparations.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
DHS outlines the steps being taken to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. This cite names responsibilities for Federal, state, and local governments, as well as information about how to plan for an emergency.
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Bascetta, Cynthia.
(2006).
Disaster Preparedness Preliminary Observations on the Evacuation of Vulnerable Populations Due to Hurricanes and Other Disasters.
Government Accountability Office.
GAO was asked to discuss efforts to plan and prepare for the needs of seniors in the event of a national emergency. GAO describes its ongoing work on evacuation in the event of emergencies, such as hurricanes, and provides preliminary observations on (1) challenges faced by hospital and nursing home administrators that are related to hurricane evacuations; (2) the federal program that supports the evacuation of patients needing hospital care and nursing home residents; and (3) challenges states and localities face in preparing for and carrying out the evacuation of transportation-disadvantaged populations and efforts to address evacuation needs.
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(No author).
(2006).
LA Recovery Authority The Road Home Housing Programs Action Plan Amendment for Disaster Recovery Funds.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This document describes the "The Road Home" Housing Programs that are made up of four sets of programs created to restore LA's housing stock and communities. It explaines and gives an overview of the Homeowner Assistance Program, the Workforce and Affordable Rental Housing Programs, the Restoration of Homeless Supports and Housing, Developer Incentives, Planning and Technical Assistance. The paper does mention people with disabilities in regards to housing and relocated people who are temporarily in nursing homes or institutions.
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(No author).
(2006).
LA Recovery Authority The Road Home Housing Programs Action Plan Amendment for Disaster Recovery Funds.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This document describes the "The Road Home" Housing Programs that are made up of four sets of programs created to restore LA's housing stock and communities. It explains and gives an overview of the Homeowner Assistance Program, the Workforce and Affordable Rental Housing Programs, the Restoration of Homeless Supports and Housing, Developer Incentives, Planning and Technical Assistance. The paper does mention people with disabilities in regards to housing and relocated people who are temporarily in nursing homes or institutions.
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(No author).
(2006).
Lessons Learned for Protecting and Educating Children After the Gulf Coast Hurricanes.
Government Accountability Office.
Focused on protecting and educating children after the Gulf Coast hurricanes. The report outlines lessons learned: (1) state and local disaster plans could better protect children if they integrated the needs of child welfare and education agencies. For example, schools can reopen more quickly when local relief officials work with school personnel to coordinate how resources will be allocated. With schools in operation, communities can focus on recovery. Moreover, child welfare and education agencies can better prepare for and respond to large-scale disasters by maintaining emergency contact information for staff and foster parents and developing evacuation instructions; (2) children could benefit from data-sharing agreements among organizations. Agreements to share data on displaced children and families could help speed efforts to locate them; (3) flexibility in certain federal reporting requirements can allow states and localities to focus more attention on recovery efforts.
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(No author).
(2006).
Prepare for the Worst: How CILs Can Assist INDIVIDUALS in Disaster Preparation.
Independent Living Research Utilization.
ILRU's May 2006 newsletter. It includes topics on how to prepare for a disaster, how to evacuate, an emergency preparednes kit and supplies checklist.
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Kailes, June Isaacson & Enders, Alexandra.
(2006).
Moving Beyond “Special Needs”: A Function Based Framework for Emergency Management and Planning.
JIK.com.
The paper discusses the difference between the needs of people with disabilities and how this group is often lumped together even though they may have different needs. The paper also discusses emergency management and planning in terms of medical needs, communication needs, supervision needs, maintaining functional independence needs, and transportation. Finally, the paper mentions the importance of leadership, service delivery, expertise and training in emergency preparedness and execution of emergency plans.
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(No author).
(2006).
Hurricane Katrina: Policies and Procedures are Needed to Ensure Appropriate Use of and Accountability for International Assistance.
Government Accountability Office.
The report indicated that polices and procedures are needed to ensure appropriate use and accountability of international assistance received during a domestic disaster. The GAO recommends improving policies, procedures, planning, and oversight of international cash and in-kind donations to the US government.
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Dewan, Shaila.
(2006).
Storm Evacuees Found to Suffer Health Setbacks.
A NY Times article reporting a recent study that interviewed families living in trailers or hotels. It provides a grim portrait of the hurricane's effects on some of the poorest victims, showing gaps in the tattered safety net pieced together from government and private efforts.
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(No author).
(2006).
Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning.
National Organization on Disability.
This report is a report that provides the President with recommnedations about how to best include persons with disabilities in emergency prepardness efforts.
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Sutherland, Daniel W.
(2006).
Remarks at the National Hurricane Conference, April 14, 2006 by Daniel W. Sutherland Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Office of the Secretary.
The web page displays the ICC's Chairman's address at the National Hurricane Conference. His speech had three main points: that people with disabilities must be effectively integrated into the emergency management process, second, that the ICC needs to identify ways they can help the local and state responders with the complex issues of a national disaster, and third, that people with disabilities want to help in emergency planning and in emergencies in general. Mr. Sutherland also discussed major issues in the Gulf Coast area such as medical equipment (wheelchairs, oxygen), transportation, poorly equipped shelters for people with disabilities, and the lack of adequate temporary housing for people in nursing homes.
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(No author).
(2006).
State of Texas Action Plan for CDBG Disaster Recovery Grantees under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This is a action plan for Texas in response to Hurricane Katrina and future disasters. It's main focus is housing for victims who were displaced; there is only limited reference to people with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2006).
State of Texas Action Plan for CDBG Disaster Recovery Grantees under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This is a action plan for Texas in response to Hurricane Katrina and future disasters. It's main focus is housing for victims who were displaced; there is only limited reference to people with disabilities.
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Styron, Hilary.
(2006).
EPI Director Addresses FCC Panel on Impact of Katrina.
National Organization on Disability.
On Tuesday, March 7, 2006, Hilary Styron gave a presentation to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'s Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks. This meeting was held at the Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. The Panel's meeting included oral presentations regarding: (1) the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the telecommunications and media infrastructure including public safety communications; (2) the sufficiency and effectiveness of the recovery effort with respect to this infrastructure; and (3) ways to improve disaster preparedness, network reliability and communications among first responders such as police, fire fighters and emergency medical personnel. In addition, the Panel's informal working groups provided reports on their progress.
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Mollyann Brodie, PhD, Erin Weltzien, Drew Altman, PhD, Robert J. Blendon, PhD, and John M. Benson, MA.
(2006).
Experiences of Hurricane Katrina Evacuees in Houston Shelters: Implications for Future Planning.
Kaiser Family Foundation.
The report outlines the objectives, methods, results and conclusions of a study on how the public health community can promote the recovery of Hurricane Katrain victims and protect people in the future from such similar disasters. To conduct this research, evacuess houses in Houston area shelers two weeks after the hurricane hit were interviewed. The obvious conclusion was that there was a high need for better emergency preparedness plans in terms of communication and evacuation for low-income persons and people with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2006).
Hurricane Katrina: Status of the Health Care System in New Orleans and Difficult Decisions Related to Efforts to Rebuild it Approximately 6 Months After Hurricane Katrina.
Government Accountability Office.
This letter to Congressional Committees about the status of the health care system in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina indicates that the health care infrastructure was damaged by the hurricane and the availability of services declined. It indicates that as residents slowly return to the area, health care needs must be assessed, and includes estimates for costs and fund allocations to area hospitals.
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(No author).
(2006).
Protecting Your Health and Life.
American Red Cross, The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National Endowment for Financial Education.
The website provides information on how to obtain health, life, and disability insurance.
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(No author).
(2006).
Are You Ready.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FEMA's checklist includes information about emergency preparedness: escape routes, family communications, utility shut-off and safety, insurance and vital records, special needs, caring for animals, safety skills.
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(No author).
(2006).
A Performance Review of FEMA's Disaster Management Activities in Response to Hurricane Katrina.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
This report assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) performance as it conducted its disaster management responsibilities in response to Hurricane Katrina. We examined whether the laws, regulations, policies, procedures, plans, guidelines, and resources were adequate and operational, and whether FEMA's organizational structure enhanced or hindered its emergency management capabilities. The recommendations herein have been developed to the best knowledge available to our office, and have been discussed in draft with those responsible for implementation. It is our hope that this report will result in more effective, efficient, and economical operations.
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(No author).
(2006).
Congressman Langevin Introduces New Disability and Emergency Preparedness Bill.
National Organization on Disability.
On February 7, 2006, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) introduced the Emergency Preparedness and Response for Individuals With Disabilities Act of 2006 in the U.S. House of Representative. The purpose of the proposed Act is to address the needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning and relief efforts in the event of a major disaster, and also to increase the accessibility of replacement housing built with Federal funds following major disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina.
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(No author).
(2006).
Progress Made: A 6 Month Update on Hurricane Relief, Recovery, and Rebuilding.
USA Freedom Corps.
This article discusses the immediate needs of people affected by Hurricane Katrina and also the long-term needs. A section of the article is dedicated to rebuilding the economy and protecting workers. There are also sections on restoring transportation, utilities, social services, etc. There is a brief mention of SSI and SSD but there is not much else pertaining to persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2006).
Emergencies and Disasters: Declared Disasters and Assistance: What Government is Doing.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
February 28, 2006 marks the 6-month point since Hurricane Katrina hit landfall. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were two of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded during the Atlantic Hurricane season. The storm had a massive impact on the physical landscape, her people as well as on the region’s economy. Approximately 90,000 square miles were hit by the storm – roughly the size of Great Britain – directly affecting 1.5 million people. Commercial infrastructure was heavily damaged, with ports – of which one-quarter of all U.S. imports and exports pass through – closed after sustaining damage. Airports, railroads, bridges, warehouses, wharves, offshore facilities, roads, schools and hospitals were also closed after getting hit. More than 16,000 federal personnel have been deployed to help state and local officials along the Gulf Coast recover from the damage. Some $88 billion in federal aid has been allocated for relief, recovery and rebuilding, with another $20 billion requested, to help victims of storm and the region recover and rebuild. President Bush continues to follow through with the Federal commitment to “do what it takes” to help residents of the Gulf Coast rebuild their lives in the wake of the disaster. 15,000 HUD-assisted or homeless families are receiving up to 18 months of housing assistance through the Katrina Disaster Housing Assistance Program (KDHAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). More than 6,000 single-family homes within a 500-mile radius of the declared disaster areas have been identified and HUD has either repaired these homes or is currently in the process of repairing them; more than 1,000 families have been able to move back in, with another 800 in process. Once repaired, the remainder of these homes will be offered to evacuees either as temporary housing or for purchase through a discounted sale program. To respond to the human services and mental health needs of individuals affected by the hurricane, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $550 million in Social Service Block Grants. The funding will also provide support to those lacking health insurance or adequate access to care, and to health care safety net providers. Funding was provided in varying amounts to all 50 States, with the majority going to LA (40 percent), MS (23 percent), TX (16 percent), and FL (10 percent). Over 30,000 families are being helped through HHS' Administration on Children and Families (ACF) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF) program by the provision ofshort?term, non-recurrent cash benefits to families who traveled to another State from the disaster designated States The hurricane-damaged States of MS, LA, and AL also received additional funding for the TANF program to provide assistance and work opportunities to needy families ($69 million for loan forgiveness and $25 million in contingency funds for State Welfare Programs). The website only mentions persons with disabilities to the extent that DOL deployed Disability Program Navigators to assist individuals with disabilities who were affected ($5 million), and the Social Security Administration immediately invoked emergency procedures once Katrina hit to locate displaced Social Security, SSI and disability beneficiaries to provide them with a replacement check if they did not receive theirs, in cases of electronic deposit, were unable to access their funds.
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(No author).
(2006).
Catholic Charities Network Helps 300,000 Victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Catholic Charities.
This article points out several of the services that Catholic Charities has provided including distributing food and clothing, case management assistance, referrals, medical assistance, and direct financial assistance. There is not information specifically pertaining to persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2006).
Progress Made: A 6-Month Update on Hurricane Relief, Recovery and Rebuilding.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Federal Emergency Management Agency.
This report focuses on the efforts made after Hurricane Katrina hit. It specifically focuses on the activities made by various government agencies. There is a bit of information in the report about recovery, repair, and restoring services. This report
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(No author).
(2006).
Turning Compassion into Action - Donor Dollars at Work: Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.
American Red Cross.
This document provides cost projections for all of the relief that has been provided to the victims of the three major hurricanes. The areas that aid was provided are: food and shelter; emergency financial assistance; physical and mental health services; additional red cross support; hurricane recovery; fundraising costs/management and general expenses. Because the Red Cross continues to provide aid, the figures provided in the document are projections based on the information currently available. There is no mention of individuals with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2006).
American Red Cross Phase into Community recovery Effort.
American Red Cross.
This article discusses a new program in the Red Cross that will help survivors rebuild their lives. The Red Cross provided shelter, food, first aid, and emotion support during the disaster and are now involved in the post-disaster recovery.
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(No author).
(2006).
Legislation Addresses Emergency Preparedness.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
NSCIA Hall of Fame honoree Senator Tom Harkin, Democrat from Iowa has introduced the Emergency Preparedness and Response for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2005.
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(No author).
(2006).
Katrina Disability Information.
Information on Disability for Empowerment, Advocacy, & Support (I.D.E.A.S.).
I.D.E.A.S. (Information on Disability for Empowerment, Advocacy, & Support) has created a webpage, listing resources for people with disabilities who were affected by Hurricane Katrina and their families and friends. The listings include information on n
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(No author).
(2006).
Disaster Preparedness: Preliminary Observations on the Evacuation of Hospitals and Nursing Homes due to Hurricanes.
Government Accountability Office.
GAO is conducting an evaluation of the evacuation of hospitals and nursing homes due to hurricanes, through interviews with relevant officials and a review of documents on emergency management and response plans. Their preliminary findings have revealed
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(No author).
(2006).
A Failure of Initiative: Final Report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina.
U.S. Department of Transportation.
This is the final report published by the Select Bipartisan Committee that was created to investigate the preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina. The research was supposed to look at the development, coordination, and execution by local, State, and Federal authorities of emergency response plans in preparation for Katrina, as well as look at the response to the Hurricane by these same agencies. The report gives an executive summary of the findings and discusses these topics: levees, evacuation, national framework for emergency management, FEMA preparedness, communications, command and control, the military and law enforcement, medical care, shelter and housing, logistics, and charitable organizations. There is mention of people with special needs although the report is not specific to them.
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(No author).
(2006).
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research - Notice of Final Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-2009.
U.S. Department of Education.
The paper is about a five-year research plan that has several purposes. First is to set broad general directions to guide NIDRR's (National Insitute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research) policies and resources; two, to have objectives for research; 3, to write a system for operationalizing the Final Plan in terms of annual priorities, etc.; 4, to have new emphasis on the management and administration of the research.
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(No author).
(2006).
Notice of Final Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Years.
U.S. Deptartment of Education.
Vol. 71,
Issue 31.
The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) publishes the Final Long-Range Plan (Final Plan) for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) for FY 2005 through 2009. As required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Act), the Assistant Secretary takes this action to outline priorities for rehabilitation research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, and to explain the basis for these priorities
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(No author).
(2006).
Challenge by the Storms: The American Red Cross Response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.
American Red Cross.
The website discusses the Red Cross's relief efforts after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. Although it does not specifically address individuals with disability, the report does include mental health professionals who are trained to help disaster victims cope with stress, loss, and trauma.
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(No author).
(2006).
Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina Lessons Learned.
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism.
The President specifically requested that we review the response to the Federal government to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Report is organized in a manner to give the reader the most comprehensive and clear understanding possible of what happened during the Federal response to Hurricane Katrina.
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(No author).
(2006).
Committee Focuses on Failure to Aid New Orleans's Infirm.
New York Times.
This article discusses the failure to evacuate nursing home and hospital patients during the disaster, which includes people with special needs.
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(No author).
(2006).
Online News of Disability Rights Section: Hospital Guarantees Equal Access to Medical Services.
U.S. Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division.
News for conference that emphasized the importance of preparedness in disasters
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(No author).
(2006).
Katrina Information.
MS Council on Developmental Disabilities.
This source does not give any substantive material but announces that Mississippi Developmental Disabilities network (Protection and Advocacy Services, University Centers of Excellence/Institute of Disability Studies and Council on Developmental Disabilities) established two help line numbers to support individuals with developmental disabilities/disabilities and their families.
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(No author).
(2006).
Disability Program Navigator Initiative.
MS Council on Developmental Disabilities.
This source does not give any substantive material but announces Department of Labor (DOL) sent a contingent of Disability Program Navigators (DPN) to the gulf coast to help locate and provide emergency services to people with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2006).
Disability Program Navigator Initiative.
MS Council on Developmental Disabilities.
This source does not give any substantive material but announces Department of Labor (DOL) sent a contingent of Disability Program Navigators (DPN) to the gulf coast to help locate and provide emergency services to people with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2006).
DHS Organization; Department Structure; Office for Hurricane Katrina Oversight; PCIE Agency Data: 1/27/2006.
President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency.
This is a chart related to congressional and agency response for Hurricane Katrina, and the amount given for certain contracts along with the type of reviews being conducted by agencies.
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(No author).
(2006).
Summary of Federal Payments Available for Providing Health Care Services to Hurricane Evacuees and Rebuilding Health Care Infrastructure.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This website has a summary of the federal payments available for evacuee care. There is also a summary of federal assistance available for rebuilding health care infrastructure. At the end, there is also a list of available resources (other websites). This report includes persons with disabilities to the extent that it has a discussion of Medicare and Medicaid. Specifically, the report talks about a modification in Medicare payment rules and expedited access to Medicaid coverage.
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(No author).
(2005).
Advocacy Incorporated Information and Referral.
National Organization on Disability.
This handout contains information for individuals with disabilities displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Advocacy Inc. is collaborating with the Protection and Advocacy entity in LA in order to advocate for LA residents with disabilities in Texas who are displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The handout has information on which organizations to contact - very useful.
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(No author).
(2005).
Advocacy Incorporated Information and Referral.
Advocacy, Incorporated.
This is a seven page document with a list of phone numbers directly targeting individuals with disabilities who were displaced after Hurricane Katrina. Advocacy Inc. is a Texas-based nonprofit that has partnered with an agency from LA to disseminate th
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(No author).
(2005).
Newsroom: National Council on Disability on Hurricane Katrina Affected Areas.
National Council on Disability.
The National Council on Disability (NCD) believes that people with disabilities will have unique needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that must be surveyed and responded to immediately. The article gives information and makes recommendations for effective disaster relief and assistance to people with disabilities in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Federal government is attempting to address the needs of people with disabilities through FEMA, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Food and Nutrition Service, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. However, more needs to be done to facilitate a coordinated Federal Disability Recovery Plan for Hurricane Katrina. NCD has offered some recommendations to support the administration’s assistance to those affected by Katrina. The article also summarizes different reports released by the NCD with recommendations to the federal government, leaders and experts within the disability community, media professionals, and relevant officials. Some examples of the action and information dissemination by the disability community are provided.
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(No author).
(2005).
Katrina, 10 Ways to Support Disability Related Relief Efforts.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
Gives guidelines to Support Disability Related Relief Efforts
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(No author).
(2005).
New Orleans VA Evacuated Safely.
South Central VA Health Care Network.
This is a VA newsletter. It seems like it is generally geared toward employees. There is info about contacting the Red Cross and/or FEMA. Nothing specifically related to persons with disabilities.
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Zerhouni, Elias A. MD.
(2005).
NIH Activities: Hurricane Katrina.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: National Institute of Health.
This is a copy of a letter from the Director of the NIH to the NIH staff. It refers to the national coordination and referral center the NIH set up. It also mentions a field location and patient transfers.
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Frieden, Lex.
(2005).
Letter to the President at the White House.
National Council on Disability.
This is a letter addressed to the President of the U.S. concerning a long-term commitment to recovery and reconstruction efforts in the Gulf Coast areas affected most by Hurricane Katrina as well as regions in Texas and LA hit by Hurricane Rita. This letter proposes that reconstruction incorporates individuals with disability. Additionally, discusses accessible housing, reliable transportation, working and educational opportunities for disabled people.
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricane Katrina: GAO's Preliminary Observations regarding Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Government Accountability Office.
GAO has undertaken a massive study to answer questions about the nation's readiness and ability to respond to catastrophic disasters in preparation, response, recovery, and rebuilding. The preliminary observations suggest that the mobilized resources wer
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricane Katrina: Where to Go for Help, and How to Help.
National Organization on Disability.
To provide assistance to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina and family and friends of victims, the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) has created a listing of national resources, emergency preparedness resources, and useful web sites. N.O.D. ha
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(No author).
(2005).
Request for Information about the Experiences of People with Disabilities Affected by Katrina.
National Council on Disability.
Soliciting information from disabled individuals who went through Katrina to submit info to the NCD
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Skinner, Richard L.
(2005).
DHS Organization; Department Structure; Office for Hurricane Katrina Oversight; Roundtable Response to Congressman Todd Platts, Chair Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance and Accountability.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Office of the Inspector General.
The letter to Chairman Platts is a submission of plans to coordinate the work of the Inspectors General. 12 personnel were assigned to monitor operations at FEMA's emergency operations center, 6 auditors and 3 investigators were assigned to the Joint Field Offices in Baton Rouge, Montgomery, and Jackson, working closely with the media to promote "zero tolerance" for fraud/waste/abuse, establishing a hotline, the efforts aforementioned will double as additional auditors and investigators hired will double. Furthermore, DOD, DOT, EPA, DHHS, GSA, DOJ, DOA, USPS, DHUD, DOC, TVA, and DOI will all receive FEMA funding. Thus, no additional authorities are needed to allow appropriate coordination of the efforts.
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricanes - Special Populations.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Center for Disease Control.
This page, through the CDC website, has several links specifically for persons with disabilities. It includes, FEMA, Department of Labor, The National Disability Rights Network, The Association of University Centers on Disabilities, etc. It appears to be one of the more helpful resource pages.
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricanes - Special Populations.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Center for Disease Control.
This website, through the CDC, lists some of the census data on persons with disabilities in the areas that were affected by the hurricanes. There is also a frequently asked questions section specifically for persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Individuals with Disabilities Face Unique Challenges in Wake of Hurricane Katrina; Texas Protection and Advocacy agency - Advocacy, Inc. - preparing to meet needs of displaced individuals with disabilities.
National Disability Rights Network.
This press release describes the New Orleans evacuation and the realities facing individuals with disabilities that prevented them from leaving: reliance on public transportation, reliance on social security benefits, and dependence on medical facilitie
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(No author).
(2005).
National Council on Disability on Katrina Affected Areas.
National Council on Disability.
This gives some numbers on how many disabled individuals there are in Katrina affected cities. For example: "In New Orleans, a city of about 484,000 people, 23.2 percent of residents are people with disabilities." It also lists some triage housing contac
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricane Katrina Bulletin: HIPAA Privacy and Disclosures in Emergency Situations.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This bulletin emphasizes how the HIPAA privacy rule allows patient information to be shared in order to assist in the disaster relief effort.
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(No author).
(2005).
Lilly Endowment Gives $10 Million To American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
American Red Cross.
The website names the Lily Endowment as the largest donor in Red Cross history (more than $50 million since WWII), and most recent donor of $10M to the Disaster Relief Fund. The Lily Endowment made two grants of $5 million during last year's hurricane season and also provided the initial funding for the Coordinated Assistance Network. It does not mention persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Help Hurricane Survivors with Disabilities.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
The Centers for Independent Living in Biloxi, Mississippi and New Orleans have been gravely affected by the hurricane. In fact the Biloxi, MS center was totally destroyed. This website gives the bank accounts to send money.
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Lynch, Robert M.D.
(2005).
Network Responds to Katrina.
South Central VA Health Care Network.
This is a VA newsletter. It seems like it is generally geared toward employees although there is a number to call for Veterans who have questions about their health care.
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Saanon, Karyn.
(2005).
Individuals with Disabilities Face Unique Challenges in Wake of Hurricane Katrina.
National Disability Rights Network.
This press release describes the New Orleans evacuation and the realities facing individuals with disabilities that prevented them from leaving: reliance on public transportation, reliance on social security benefits, and dependence on medical facilities resulting from medical conditions. “In learning from this crisis, it is imperative that all emergency plans – whether they be for homeland security or disaster preparedness – include a realistic and effective plan for evacuating residents with disabilities and making provisions for their health needs even in time of crisis,” said Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network executive director.
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(No author).
(2005).
Letter to the Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security.
National Council on Disability.
Letter encouraging Dept. of Homeland security to appoint a "point person" to coordinate disability relief; also includes a long-term plan for disability accommodation/relief for the DHS to follow.
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Smith, Dennis G.
(2005).
Medicaid services, including Waiver services.
Hurricane Recovery LA.
This letter addresses efforts to ensure that people affected by Hurricane Katrina are provided medical services through Medicare and Medicaid.
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(No author).
(2005).
Medicaid Fact Sheet: Disaster Relief Emergency Medicaid Waiver Program.
Department of Health and Human Services: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has taken numerous actions to ensure that the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Programs will respond to the health care needs of beneficiaries and medical providers affected by Hurricane Katrina. Individuals with disabilities that are Hurricane Katrina victims will be provided temporary eligibility for five months of Medicaid or SCHIP coverage.
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Davis, Tom & R. Platts, Todd.
(2005).
DHS Organization; Department Structure; Office for Hurricane Katrina Oversight; Congressional Request Letter to The Honorable Richard L. Skinner, PCIE Homeland Security Roundtable Chair.
Congress of the US: House of Representatives.
The letter to Secretary Chertoff and Inspector General Skinner requests submission of a plan to coordinate the work of the inspectors general that should inform the Committee on Government Reform whether additional resources or authority are necessary to allow appropriate coordination.
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(No author).
(2005).
NIH Opens Up Medical Consultation Line to Patients Affected by Hurricane Katrina.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: National Institute of Health.
This article talks about the medical consultation service that the NIH has made available to people in the affected areas. There are several areas in which consultations are available. There is nothing specific pertaining to persons with disabilities.
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Schneider, Andy; Rousseau, David.
(2005).
Addressing the Health Care Impact of Hurricane Katrina.
Kaiser Family Foundation.
This brief is an initial assessment and reviews of the ongoing health needs of the Gulf Coast area and the resources that are available to meet those needs. It includes a summary of the implications for the health of the population and its access to needed care. It also outlines the implications for the affected states. Lastly, it examines ways the federal government could respond.
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(No author).
(2005).
Across the Nation the Salvation Army is Providing Aid to Survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
The Salvation Army.
This article talks about the work that the Salvation Army is doing in the affected areas. There is nothing specifically pertaining to persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Checklist for Interaction with Katrina Evacuees Coming to Your State.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
This site provides information for people affected by Hurricane Katrina, including individuals with disability. The site discusses efforts to coordinate the flow of information between states and across the country, and offers many links to government website.
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Smith, April.
(2005).
After the Storm.
South Central VA Health Care Network.
Provides details on mobile clinics set up to provide treatment to vets displaced by Katrina. his document includes persons with disabilities to a limited degree.
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Sullivan, Brian.
(2005).
Jackson to Chair US Interagency Council on Homelessness.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This article explains how HUD is "cutting red tape" to help people who were made homeless by the hurricanes. It points out that HUD is working with FEMA, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, and Department of Veterans Affairs. There is nothing specifically pertaining to persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Safeguarding the Health of Katrina's Victims.
Kaiser Family Foundation.
This is a transcript of a meeting discussing the current health situation of the people affected by Hurricane Katrina. Comments were made on the general help of the public and volunteers as well as the response at the local, state, and federal levels in terms of health care. There is some mention of people with disabilities and special needs.
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(No author).
(2005).
NCD Bulletin Sept. 2005.
National Council on Disability.
NCD calls for Katrina Relief action from Homeland Security; CRIPA and Hurricane Relief efforts, and a legislative update related to disability.
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(No author).
(2005).
Handbook on Disability and Special Needs.
West Virginia University: Center on Excellence for Disabilities.
One of the most important roles of local government is to protect their citizens from harm including helping people prepare for and respond to emergencies. Making local government emergency preparedness and response programs accessible to people with disabilities is a critical part of this responsibility. Making these programs accessible is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). If you are responsible for your community's emergency planning or response activities, you should involve people with disabilities in identifying needs and evaluating effective emergency management practices. Issues that have the greatest impact on people with disabilities include: notification, evacuation, emergency transportation, sheltering, access to medical care and medications, access to their mobility devices or service animals while in transit or at shelters and access to information. In planning for emergency services, you should consider the needs of people who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes or crutches, or people who have limited stamina. Plans also need to include people who use oxygen or respirators, people who are blind or who have low vision, people who are hard of hearing, people who have a cognitive disability, people with mental illness and those with other types of disabilities. Although employers are not required to have emergency evacuation plans under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if employers covered by the ADA opt to have such plans they are required to include people with disabilities. Further, employers who do not have emergency evacuation plans may have to address emergency evacuation for employees with disabilities as a reasonable accommodation under Title I of the ADA. In addition, employers in certain industries may have obligations to develop emergency evacuation plans under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA Act) or under state and local law. If you are a person with a disability, know how to reduce the impact of a disaster on yourself. The website reminds people that persons with disabilities are just like everyone else and provides a list of more considerate terms for persons with disabilities Many people with disabilities use "assistive technology" to enable them to use computers and access the Internet. People who cannot see computer monitors may use screen readers - devices that speak the text that would normally appear on a monitor. People who have difficulty using a computer mouse can use voice recognition software to control their computers with verbal commands. People with other types of disabilities may use still other kinds of assistive technology. Poorly designed web sites can create barriers for people with disabilities, just as poorly designed buildings prevent some people from entering them. Designers may not realize how simple features built into a web page will assist someone who, for instance, cannot see a computer monitor or use a mouse. It then names section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (naming 16 specific sections: images, multimedia, color, readability, server-side image maps, client-side image maps, data tables, row and column headers, frames, flicker-rate, text-only, scripts, applets and plug-ins, electronic forms, navigation, and timed response), section 255 of the Communications Act, and the ADA, all of which have requirements for accessibility to persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricane Katrina #3: Additional Special Needs Shelter Openings.
LA Department of Health and Hospitals.
The web page explains that new shelters for citizens with special needs are opening up in the Baton Rouge area. They are a last resort shelter and not for the general public.
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(No author).
(2005).
Nobody Left Behind: Analysis of Local Emergency Management Plans to Determine Whether the Needs of Persons with Mobility Limitations are Being Met.
The Research and Training Center on Independent Living at the University of Kansas.
This document indicates that a three-year research grant was awarded to the University of Kansas funded by the CDC. The project was to request local emergency plans from 30 sites selected for analysis, and to analyze those plans. From the 11 sites that provided investigators with a section of their local emergency management plans for review, only two (or 18%) had comprehensive procedures stated in their plans to address the needs of persons with mobility impairments. The two sites took different approaches in their individual plans. One approach created a separate appendix on persons with disabilities, while the other approach referenced how to address the needs of the persons with disabilities in teh various appropriate sections. Both of these approaches could be considered as emerging best practices for emergency managers to adopt. In addition, the plan should, at a minimum, address the guidelines for ADA pertaining to emergency management as recommended by teh DOJ. It is recommendation that model appendices be developed for the various special needs populations. It is also recommended that federal and state leaders in emergency management encourage at the local level the adoption of separate appendices for the various speical needs populations that are predominate in their individual community settings. This is a major shift in philosophy concerning the content style of emergency management plans. But, it appears to be warranted due to the lack of training many of the emergency managers have in special needs populations, which includes persons with disabilities. This research study found that 73% of the managers had not taken the special needs course offered by FEMA, 80% did not have guidelines in their plans and another 79% are not planning to develop guidelines to address the needs of persons with disabilities. There needs to be systems for identification of persons and residential and medical facilities needing assistance with evacuation, transportation, shelter, or medical needs during a disaster. Ten out of the eleven plans had requirements for one or more identification systems to address specific assistance needs of the elderly, ill, and persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Analysis of Local Emergency Management Plans to Determine Whether the Needs of People with Mobility Limitations are Being Met.
Nobody Left Behind, University of Kansas.
The three-year research grant, Nobody Left Behind: Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Mobility Limitations, awarded to the University of Kansas, Research and Training Center on Independent Living, and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the American Teachers of Preventative Medicine (TS#0840), stipulates that the researchers will: Request a local emergency management plan at the time of the disaster occurrence for each of the 30 sites selected for analysis and the most recent version of that document, and Analyze the plans to determine if any and what changes in disaster planning and emergency response policies and practices were made with respect to persons with mobility impairments. From the 11 sites that provided investigators with a section of their local emergency management plans for review, only two (or 18%) had comprehensive procedures stated in their plans to address many of the needs of persons with mobility impairments. The two sites took different approaches in their individual plans. One approach created a separate appendix on persons with disabilities, while the other approach referenced how to address the needs of the persons with disabilities in the various appropriate sections. Both of these approaches could be considered as emerging best practices for emergency managers to adopt. In addition, the plan should, at a minimum, address the guidelines for ADA pertaining to emergency management as recommended by the Department of Justice. It is recommendation that model appendices be developed for the various special needs populations. It is also recommended that federal and state leaders in emergency management encourage at the local level the adoption of separate appendixes for the various special needs populations that are predominate in their individual community settings. This is a major shift in philosophy concerning the content style of emergency management plans. But, it appears to be warranted due to the lack of training many of the emergency managers have in special needs populations, which includes persons with disabilities. This research study found that 73% of the managers had not taken the special needs course offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 80% did not have guidelines in their plans and another 79% are not planning to develop guidelines to address the needs of persons with disabilities. As illustrated from the television coverage of persons who were affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many had disabilities or chronic conditions. As evident by the total chaos of the response, there needs to be systems for identification of persons and residential and medical facilities needing assistance with evacuation, transportation, shelter, or medical needs during a disaster. The importance of these identification systems were confirmed with the 11 local emergency plans submitted to the researchers for review. Ten out of the 11 plans had requirements for one or more identification systems to address specific assistance needs of the elderly, ill, and persons with disabilities. The necessary federal, state, and local resources for the creation, maintenance, and public outreach efforts necessary for these identification systems should be encouraged and supported. It is advised that further research explore the strengths and weakness of various identification systems to assist emergency managers in the selections of systems to accommodate varying assistance needs and community situations, such as rural and urban.
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(No author).
(2005).
Briefing Paper: Objective Three, Part 1.
Nobody Left Behind, University of Kansas.
A briefing paper that targets leading agencies in developing and implementing policies and procedures for emergency preparedness and response for people with disabilities. The paper includes research findings and questions to address the findings. Further recommendations are included.
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Roth, Marcie.
(2005).
Serving and Protecting All by Applying Lessons Learned. Including People with Disabilities and Seniors in Disaster Services.
Disabilitypreparedness.gov.
The web page is actually a report about the lessons learned during Hurricane Katrina and what needs to be done for people with disabilities at the local, state, regional and federal level. It also discusses evacuation, housing, communication, shelters, training, recovery centers, as well as experiences of people with disabilities in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina.
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(No author).
(2005).
State Plan FYY2006-2007.
LA Developmental Disabilities Council.
This is the annual fiscal report for the LA Developmental Disabilities Center. It includes the goals and objectives of the counsel for the year 2006.
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(No author).
(2005).
Annotated Bibliography on Emergency Preparedness and Response For People with Disabilities.
American Association on Health and Disability.
This website gives links to articles on emergency preparedness
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(No author).
(2005).
Resource Center: Air Transport.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
This site provides links to air medical transport - it does not really address individuals with disability nor emergency preparedness.
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(No author).
(2005).
State Resources: LA.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
This site provides several links for individuals with disability in LA. This does not really address emergency preparedness.
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(No author).
(2005).
A Record of Accomplishment - 2004.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This website discusses President Bush's program - New Freedom Initiative, which helps ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to learn and develop skills, engage in productive work, make choices about their daily lives and participate fully in community life. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)created an Office of Disability which is responsible for leading the HHS New Freedom Initiative; oversee, coordinate, develop and implement disability programs and initiatives within HHS that impact people with disabilities; ensure that persons with disabilities across the lifespan have a voice within HHS; and heighten the interaction of programs within HHS and with federal, state, community and private sectors. Additionally, it discusses emergency preparedness for people with disability at all levels, including federal, state, tribal, and community levels.
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(No author).
(2005).
Emergency Preparedness Issues for People with Disabilities Will Be Discussed.
American Association on Health and Disability.
Notes about a survey conducted to evaluate whether Americans with disabilities are not well-prepared for emergencies
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(No author).
(2005).
Preparing Health Professions Students for Terrorism, Disaster, and Public Health Emergencies: Core Competencies.
Academic Medicine.
Vol. 80,
Issue 6.
The recent increase threat of terrorism, coupled with the ever-present dangers posed by natural disasters and public health emergencies, clearly support the need to incorporate bioterrorism preparedness and emergency response material into the curricula of every health professions school in the nation.
(Available via licensed database.)
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricane Katrina.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
This website is a plethora of information about Hurricane Katrina, and has 8 main topics: what HHS is doing; health and safety; how to get help; donate and volunteer; finding friends and information, what other federal agencies are doing; key state government agencies in the region, and federal payments available for hurricane relief/recovery. What HHS is doing: to ensure vital services are available to meet the needs of those affected by Hurricane Katrina, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt has extended the public health state of emergency through Jan. 31, 2006. The Secretary’s order applies to states affected by Katrina—LA, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida—as well as those harboring many evacuees: Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and West Virginia. Many evacuated patients have received substantial medical care. Initially, much of the care was related to acute injuries, exposure, and other immediate complications of the hurricane. While care for these conditions is continuing as necessary, many evacuees have lost their usual source of care and ability to pay for it as the evacuation continues. Additionally, health care providers need to be reimbursed for care provided to patients in hurricane-affected areas and evacuee areas. These payments are necessary to facilitate their ongoing operations and to compensate them for additional costs and unanticipated utilization of services. It lists the Waiver Under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act, provides information to recipients of government assistance (does not specifically name those receiving disability benefits), lists press releases, and provides an extensive fact sheet on travel, but does not include travel for persons with disabilities. Health and Safety: articles about Disasters & Emergencies: Hurricanes (Health and Human Services); Hurricanes: Health & Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Environmental Concerns After Hurricane Katrina (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Environmental Health Needs and Habitability Assessment (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Environmental Protection Agency); Keep Food and Water Safe (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Protect Yourself from Animal and Insect Hazards (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Clean Up Safely After a Hurricane (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Mental Health Resources (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Hurricane Information for Response and Cleanup Workers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Vaccination/Immunization Information (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Hurricane-Related Information for Health Care Professionals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Hurricane Katrina Information for Evacuation Centers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Prevent Illness after a Hurricane (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Prevent Injury after a Hurricane (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Hurricane Katrina: Special Messages for Schools (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); Safe Drug Use after a Natural Disaster (Food and Drug Administration); Insulin Storage and Switching Between Products by Victims of Hurricane Katrina (Food and Drug Administration); Impact of Severe Weather Conditions on Biological Products (Food and Drug Administration); Information About Medical Devices and Disasters (Food and Drug Administration); Prescription Drug Records for Evacuees (KatrinaHealth.org, a Public-Private Coalition, including Health and Human Services); Hurricane Mental Health Awareness Campaign (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration); Crisis Counseling Hotline (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration); Coping with Hurricane Katrina and Rita (National Institutes of Health); Coping with Traumatic Events (National Institutes of Health); Care Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration); Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration); Helping Children Cope with Crisis: A Guide for African American Parents (National Institutes of Health); Health Services Telephone Hot Lines; Hurricane Relief & Recovery: Status of Federally funded Health Centers in the Affected Areas (Health Resources and Services Administration); Mental Health Services Locator (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration); Information for Patients or Participants in Clinical Studies (National Institutes of Health). How to get help: there are several articles about health and social assistance: Assistance for Katrina Survivors with Disabilities or Special Needs; Children's Services; Education; Financial Assistance (disability benefits, food stamps, and other financial assistance programs--just takes you to the SSA page to apply); Health Benefits (Medicare, Medicaid, prescription assistance); Health Services; and Unemployment. Donate and Volunteer: HHS and USA Freedom Corps website links. Finding Friends and Information: link to firstgov.com, which coordinates information for evacuees for all federal agencies. What other federal agencies are doing: links to DHS and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Key state agencies in the region: links to Arkansas, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LA, and Mississippi state agencies.
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Thomas, James.
(2005).
Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities.
Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions.
The powerpoint presentsation talks about the efforts in Conneticutt to prepare for an emergency. Also includes how each individual can be prepared for an emergency and what should be included in an emergency kit.
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(No author).
(2005).
DHS Organization; Department Structure; Office for Hurricane Katrina Oversight; PCIE and ECIE - Oversight of Gulf Coast Hurricane Recovery, A 90-Day Progress Report to Congress, December 30, 2005.
President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency.
The 141-page document reports on investigations ensuring that federal response and recovery funds are spent appropriately, those attempting to defraud the government are brought to justice, and those responsible for the relief efforts are wise stewards i
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricane Katrina Impacts.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
The Center for Independent Living in Biloxi, Mississippi was destroyed and other facilities were severely damaged. One early challenge has been to locate people with disabilities and determine their needs. Many need medication, medical equipment or supplies.
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(No author).
(2005).
Real Stories, Real Loss.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
Examples of the actual experiences of people with spinal cord injury impacted by the Gulf Coast storms. Their stories are sadly typical, and our hope is that their experiences will not be entirely in vain, but help with the effort to establish effective emergency preparedness and disaster relief policies and systems. These stories can and should have been about needs being met, rather than lives being compromised.
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(No author).
(2005).
Quarterly Meeting Notes.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities.
The paper is a recap of a quarterly meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities. The meeting included a presentation on the impact of the hurricanes on people with disabilities in the Gulf Coast area, and the actions that ICC was taking to provide relief. There were also updates from the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Federal Communications, and Homeland Security. There was also a section of Question and Answer.
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(No author).
(2005).
Register for Assistance: Tennessee.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Federal Emergency Management Agency.
This site has information for registering with FEMA. The information here is geared towards persons in Tennessee. There is nothing specifically pertaining to persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricane Katrina: Its Impact on People with Disabilities.
National Organization on Disability.
The National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) has collected and listed articles that focus on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on people with disabilities. The articles provide information on disability concerns in the affected areas, news reports and
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(No author).
(2005).
Emergency Management and People with Disabilities: Before, During and After.
National Council on Disability.
NCD Congressional Briefing on what needs currently to be done for individuals with disabilities during emergencies, what is being done now, and what needs to be done in the future.
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricane Katrina Response.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The paper by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development discusses the various initiates carried out by the agency in response to Hurricane Katrina. The document gives specific details about the type of housing and the duration as well.
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(No author).
(2005).
Hurricane Katrina Response.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Generally details HUD response to Katrina; addresses HUD efforts to asses "issues and needs and review education and outreach strategy being developed to support Disaster Relief Centers (DRC) on fair housing and civil rights issues" for those with disabilities. This report includes some information on persons with disabilities.
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Super, Nora & Biles, Brian.
(2005).
Displaced by Hurricane Katrina: Issues and Options for Medicare Beneficiaries.
Kaiser Family Foundation.
This is an issue brief that discusses the Medicare policies and practices that could further access to health care for people displaced by Hurricane Katrina. It looks as several options and how those options would affect beneficiaries.
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(No author).
(2005).
EPI Press Conference regarding report on SNAKE teams' assessment of Katrina response and rescue efforts.
National Organization on Disability.
This transcript includes the briefings given by Secretary John Hager (Education Rehabilitation Services at the Department of Education) and Hilary Styron (Head of the Emergency Preparedness Initiative) during the EPI Press Conference. Secretary Hager gav
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(No author).
(2005).
Fact Sheet on Additional Hurricane Support for Children and Adults with Disabilities.
U.S. Department of Education: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services.
This article briefly describes how OSERS is assisting people with disabilities affected by the Hurricanes, by providing funding assistance to agencies well placed to help these people. The office is providing more than $2 million to CILs to be used for r
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Bradshaw, Jim.
(2005).
Hurricane Victims with Disabilities Receive Assistance through Department of Educaiton.
U.S. Department of Education.
The web page is a notice announcing that President Bush has signed a law granting the U.S. Education Department authorer to permit states in the Gulf Coast area a large sum of money for vocation rehabilitation services for people with disabilities. The VR services could include education, training, technology and other services that would be necessary for employment.
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Martin, Jane.
(2005).
LA Early Steps--Katrina and Rita Information.
Hurricane Recovery LA.
The website provides links for families and providers displaced by Hurricane Katrina and Rita, but it does not specifically address individuals with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Call Congress Today.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association.
This article is requesting people to phone their senators to obtain assistance for Katrina survivors. It briefly mentions the interest of people with disabilities.
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Insel, Thomas R. MD.
(2005).
Coping With Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: National Institute of Health.
This update from the director of the NIMH gives recommendations for relief workers. It specifically discusses post-traumatic stress. This report does not specifically include persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Health Coverage for Individuals Affected by Hurricane Katrina: A Comparison of Different Approaches to Extend Medicaid Coverage.
Kaiser Family Foundation.
This is a chart that details two different approaches to extend Medicaid help to people affected by Hurricane Katrina. There is some mention of people with disabilities.
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(No author).
(2005).
Emergency Evacuation of People with Physical Disabilities from Buildings: 2004 Conference Proceedings.
U.S. Department of Education.
A two-day conference on Emergency Evacuation of People with Physical Disabilities was held Oct. 13-14, 2004. The conference provided a forum to discuss: the impact of building and life safety codes on the evacuation of people with physical disabilities from buildings; the current evacuation procedures for people with physcial disabilities from the first responder perspective; the experiences of people with physical disabilities during emergency evacuations from buildings; the design and development of different types of evacuation devices; and the current state of research on mobility equipment, human factors, and egress modeling. There were keynote speakers and panel discussions on building and life safety codes; current practices of emergency management and first responders toward evacuation of persons with physical disabilities; current state of evacuation devices. There was a user perspective and demonstrations of state-of-the-art research.
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(No author).
(2005).
How Well Are You Prepared for a Hurricane, Flood, Fire, Terrorist Attack or Other Emergency!.
Independent Living Research Utilization.
ILRU puts out a newsletter and this is the October 2005 copy. The newsletter includes topics on lessons learned in previous flooding disasters, a few things to know about FEMA, lessons learned from 9-11 and how they apply to Katrina, an initial glimpse at the problems experienced by evacuees at shelters, personal preparedness checklist, and advice to relief workers.
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(No author).
(1905).
Catholic Charatities of New Orleans to Provide Shelter Counseling and Assessments under Agreement with State.
Catholic Charities.
The web page lists the actions that Catholic Charities is taking to help battered women in the LA and Mississippi area following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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(No author).
(1905).
We Can Do Better: Lessons Learned for Protecting Older Persons in Disasters.
U.S. Department of Transportation.
This is a follow-up report by AARP after a national conference they held in response to Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the elderly and people with disabilities. The intent of the report is to provide suggestions and links to practical tools and resources that will help policy makers at the federal, state, and local levels be better prepared for disasters. The report addresses planning and communications, identifying who will need help, including tracking and medications, and evacuating other persons, including transportation and special needs shelters. The two main parts of the report as preparedness and response.
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Galea, Sandro; Hadley,Craig; Morse,Stephen S.;.
(1905).
Health promotion in practice.
Jossey-Bass.
Pp. 427-459.
create: Health Promotion in Practice is a practice-driven text that translates theories of health promotion into a step-by-step clinical approach for engaging with clients. The book covers the theoretical frameworks of health promotion, clinical approaches to the eleven healthy behaviors--eating well, physical activity, sexual health, oral health, smoking cessation, substance safety, injury prevention, violence prevention, disaster preparedness, organizational wellness, and enhancing development--as well as critical factors shaping the present and the future of the field. Written by the leading practitioners and researchers in the field of health promotion, Health Promotion in Practice is a key text and reference for students, faculty, researchers, and practitioners.
(Available via licensed database.)
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(No author).
(1905).
Any School District School Occupational Safety and Crisis Response Plan.
MS Department of Education.
This document is very comprehensive and details all processes for all emergency situations, including natural disasters, missing children, criminal activity, bomb threats, and child injury. It explains how to help children and how to assist those in charge.
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Basler, Barbara.
(1905).
Defensive Strategies.
Hoboken, NJ, US; John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Vol. 46,
Issue 10.
Pp. 16-18.
Discusses the readiness of communities to provide for their special-needs residents during disasters. Most communities have not considered the issue of how to evacuate people with special needs, let alone made specific plans, but watching the response in New Orleans, LA, to Hurricane Katrina may change that. Congressional hearings probing the botched evacuation of the city are already under way. However, disaster managers say what happened in New Orleans could have happened in other cities and towns. With its large older population and its vulnerability to hurricanes, Florida is one of the few states to have developed a comprehensive program. Linn County, Iowa, developed its own special-needs plan, without any help from the state, and has been cited as a model by federal emergency officals and by the National Association of Counties. A sidebar presents an interview with Representative Peter King, R-NY, head of the House Homeland Security Committee.
(Available via licensed database.)
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Polatin, Peter B.; Young, Mark; Mayer, Maile; Gatchel, Robert.
(1905).
Bioterrorism, stress, and pain: The importance of an anticipatory community preparedness intervention.
Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
Elsevier Science.
Vol. 58,
Issue 4.
Pp. 311-316.
This article reviews the accumulating scientific evidence demonstrating the negative impact caused by a cataclysmic event, such as bioterrorism, on the mental health of a community. Moreover, the potential mental health problems created by the continuing threat of possible future events are discussed. This close link among disaster events, stress, pain, and psychopathology is presented from a biopsychosocial perspective. Although there are now efforts being systematically developed to prepare for possible future biological or chemical terrorism events, there is currently also a critical need for early mental health intervention in response to future attacks to decrease psychiatric sequelae, especially workforce illness and morbidity. In this article, examples of such emergency bioterrorism preparedness, incorporating a major focus on mental health issues, are reviewed. Although these are now recognized needs, there is still not a concerted effort to prepare the population for the mental health sequelae that would be produced by such events.
(Available via licensed database.)
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(No author).
(1905).
Public Health Emergency Preparedness in the Setting of Child Care.
Vol. 27,
Issue 3.
This article discusses the need for emergency preparedness in child care, offering recommendations for consultants working with child care providers.
(Available via licensed database.)
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(No author).
(1905).
System issues for psychiatrists responding to disasters.
Vol. 27,
Issue 3.
This article provides the foundation for the elements involved in US disaster response and highlights the key organizations, agencies, and disaster response systems to outline the framework in which psychiatrists may bring their professional skills to the people who need them most.
(Available via licensed database.)
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Brock, Stephen E.; Sandoval,Jonathan; Lewis,Sharon.
(1905).
Preparing for crises in the schools: A manual for building school crisis response teams (2nd ed.).
Hoboken, NJ, US; John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Presents a step-by-step guidebook for advance preparation and early response to school crises. Specifically, the authors provide a chapter on the early detection of potentially violent students (with concrete ideas on how to proactively respond to the special needs of these youth), anecdotal vignettes illustrating actual school crises and the responses by school personnel, a blueprint for crisis response training (including a complete in-service workshop designed to facilitate crisis intervention skill development), and guidelines for responding to the unique opportunities and dangers presented by media attention. Recommendations for helping to ensure student and staff safety and security before, during, and after crises; suggestions for assessing crisis response plan readiness; and guidelines for debriefing and evaluating a school crisis response are also discussed.
(Available via licensed database.)
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Neal,W.; Kieffer,S.
(1905).
Preparing pediatric home care patients for a medical emergency.
Caring.
Unknown Publisher.
Vol. 17,
Issue 5.
Pp. 48-50.
Discusses the necessity that the families and providers for children with special health care needs living at home be prepared for possible medical emergencies. It is recommended that parents, physicians, and emergency medical services personnel work as a team in this endeavor.
(Available via licensed database.)
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(No author).
(1900).
Hurricane Planning for People with Special Needs.
Disabilitypreparedness.gov.
The web page relies information on how people with disabilities can pre-plan for a hurricane, what they need in an emergency kit, how to find help, how to evacuate, and what to do after the hurricane.
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(No author).
(1900).
LA Advocacy Center Helping Hurricane Katrina Evacuees with Disabilities.
Disabilitypreparedness.gov.
The web page talks about the work that the LA Advocacy center did to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Also includes a first person account of someone working in shelters to provide assistance to people with disabilities. The account says that people with disabilities were largely neglected.
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(No author).
(1900).
2005 Hurricane Relief: Local Agency Recovery Efforts.
Catholic Charities.
This article includes the agencies that were primarily impacted by the Hurricanes and how they have been dealing with it. The agencies are actually located all over the country. There is not any information here specifically pertaining to persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(1900).
Are You Prepared?.
72hours.org (City of San Francisco).
This cite is not very comprehensive; the topics of interest include: setting up a personal network; personal care assistance; for people who are blind, visually impaired, or hearing impaired; and disaster registry program for seniors and persons w/ disabilities
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(No author).
(1900).
Emergency Preparedness and People with Disabilities.
American Association on Health and Disability.
The manual references websites by category (city government, consumers with various disabilities, consumers with specific disabilities, elderly population, emergency managers and planners, employers, employees, facility managers, first responders) targeted to help certain populations in emergency preparation for persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(1900).
Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities.
LA Protection and Advocacy System.
This documents was prepared by the LA P&A as a checklist or requirements for people with disabilities to prepare for an emergency. It also includes available Parishes and their services.
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(No author).
(1900).
Hurricane Katrina LA Medicaid Program.
LA Protection and Advocacy System.
This document is set up as a question/answer and discusses Medicaid benefits for people who were evacuated from LA following Hurricane Katrina.
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(No author).
(1900).
Resources for Persons with Disabilities in LA.
LA Protection and Advocacy System.
This documents includes general resources for persons with disabilities who may be in need of services following Hurricane Katrina, including information on health care, price gouging, insurance, tax refunds and legal assistance.
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(No author).
(1900).
What About Special Education in Post-Hurricane LA?.
LA Protection and Advocacy System.
This document is organized in a question/answer format and addresses particular special education issues which may have arrived following Hurricane Katrina.
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(No author).
(1900).
Information Related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita for People with Disabilities.
LA Protection and Advocacy System.
This is a screen capture of a webpage which includes documents and resources for people with disabilities who are need of services following Hurricane Katrina.
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(No author).
(1900).
Emergency Preparedness.
U.S. Department of Labor: Office of Disability Employment Policy.
DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need. With just a few clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation.
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(No author).
(1900).
A Nationwide Response: The Catholic Charities Network Jumps into Disaster Relief.
Catholic Charities.
This articles talks about the contribution of Catholic Charities to the disaster relief. It cites the specific contributions of some of its agencies. There is not any information specifically pertaining to persons with disabilities.
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(No author).
(1900).
Recovery and Renewal.
The Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal, Mississippi.
This cite is a reference to the ways in which Missippi has been providing assistance to Hurricane Katrina survivors. It names individual, family, and financial assistance as the main areas of assistance.
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(No author).
(1900).
Support for Caregivers Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rite.
The ARC of LA: Hurricane Recovery.
The web page announces that there will be a meeting for care givers of people with disabilities.
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(No author).
(1900).
Resource for Katrina Evacuees.
Independent Living Research Utilization.
This is a list of resources for evacuees of Hurricane Katrina. The first section is disability specific resources.
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(No author).
(1900).
Accessing and Maintaining Waiver and Other Medicare Services.
The ARC of LA: Hurricane Recovery.
The web page states that the LA State Health Department will not terminate medicaid care or other health services to those people with disabilities who were displaced outside of LA.
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(No author).
(1900).
Katrina Aid Today Fact Sheet.
National Disability Rights Network.
The document provides the mission for the National Disability Rights Network and gives contact information for active NDRN members.
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(No author).
(1900).
Report on Special Needs Assessment for Katrina Evacuees (SNAKE) project.
National Organization on Disability.
This report describes the operations, findings, and recommendations of the SNAKE project initiated by N.O.D. The main purpose of this project was to capture time-sensitive data to highlight the impact of Katrina on the special needs population, through direct observation and sampling of experiences. The findings focus on the preparedness of, and problems faced by people with disabilities during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Their observations reveal that the government experienced systemic failures at all levels in their efforts to respond to the needs of the disability and aging populations. The report highlights the major issues involved, and gives recommendations for future planning. The recommendations include seeking out and utilizing the expertise of the disability community, and people with disabilities increasing their familiarity with the emergency protocol. It is hoped that the report will be helpful in addressing immediate challenges and immediate actionable corrections, and will support the review and implementation of corrective actions and new protocols.
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(No author).
(1900).
Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
This is a guide to preparing for an emergency. It explains how to make a kit of emergency supplies, including medications, medical supplies, personal items, and emergency documents. It also describes how to make a plan for an emergency, including communcation, a support network, evacuation, animals, and fire safety.
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(No author).
(1900).
Hurricane Resouces.
LA Department of Health and Hospitals.
The paper contains lists of agencies and telephone numbers for hurricane assisstance
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(No author).
(1900).
Hurricane Education Recovery Act.
U.S. Department of Education.
The document is the statute the Hurricane Recovery Act, a one time act set to help schools in the Gulf Coast area recover from the hurricanes.
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(No author).
(1900).
Hurricane Preparedness for People with Disabilities or Mobility Limitations.
Disabilitypreparedness.gov.
A guide for people with disabilities and mobility imipairment. Discusses the risks of a hurricane, how and when to evacuate, what people will need to be prepared for an emergency, how to decide whether or not to evacuate, how to create a support network, assemble an emergency kit, information on transportation and shelters.
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(No author).
(1900).
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs:Another Look After Katrina.
Disabilitypreparedness.org.
The publication defines who people with disabilities are, the legal requirements to include this population within emergency planning, lists specific measures in order to include people with disabilities in emergency planning.
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(No author).
(1900).
County Level Disaster Preparedness and Response for Persons with Mobility Impairments: University of Kansas Nobody Left Behind Study.
University of Kansas, Beach Center on Disability.
The map of the US indicates that 30 counties that recently experienced a natural disaster were randomly selected to obtain information about emergency preparedness and recovery for persons with disabilities. The study indicates that FEMA Emergency Planning and Special Needs Course pertaining to people with disabilities appears to be useful in increasing county awareness, although only 27% of county emergency managers reported having taken it; people with disabilities either were not represented or had minimal representation in the emergency planning process; surveillance efforts to identify persons with mobility impairments are weak. Recommendations include improving training, surveillance, inclusion of persons with disabilities, and emergency management plans
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(No author).
(1900).
Disaster Mobilization Initiative: Response to September 11th.
National Organization on Disability.
In order to effectively understand and incorporate the needs and resources of people with disabilities in emergency planning, it is important to define what could be expected from them, their organizations, mayors and city managers, government at all lev
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(No author).
(1900).
Information for Senior and People with Disabilities or Other Special Concerns, Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors.
American Red Cross.
The cite provides information for seniors and people with disabilities about how to prepare for a disaster; it provides a checklist, as well as well as advice about organizing a disaster kit;
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(No author).
(1900).
Information for Evacuees with Disabilities and their Families.
United Cerebal Palsy.
Links to other agency hotlines for hurricane evacuee recovery: FEMA, Red Cross, HHS Crisis, HUD, UCP, and some additional resources (links to additional websites): more specific to region/state and donating to funds
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(No author).
(1900).
Information for Evacuees with Disabilities and their Families.
United Cerebral Palsy.
Links to other agency hotlines for hurricane evacuee recovery: FEMA, Red Cross, HHS Crisis, HUD, UCP, and some additional resources (links to additional websites): more specific to region/state and donating to funds
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(No author).
(1900).
National Disability Rights Network Checklist for UCP Affiliates Providing Disaster Relief.
United Cerebal Palsy.
Very comprehensive cite, including outreach, access to shelters, information and referral, Medicaid, FEMA benefits, keeping families together in shelters, unemployment benefits, food stamps, social security, durable medical equipment, public housing and section 8, other housing issues, education, coordination w/ other disability groups, state legislative needs
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(No author).
(1900).
Nobody Left Behind: Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Mobility Impairments Home Page.
Nobody Left Behind, University of Kansas.
The mission of this research is to investigate 30 randomly selected counties, cities, or boroughs in the United States that have recently experienced a natural or man-made disaster in order to: Determine if disaster plans and emergency response systems for homes, businesses, and the community include the health, safety, and survival needs for persons with mobility impairment; Identify the morbidity and mortality of persons with mobility impairments in these disasters; Assess if there were any post-disaster changes to address the needs of persons with mobility impairments; and Identify emerging or Best Practices models for counties to assist in disaster plans and emergency responses to meet the needs of persons with mobility impairments in hopes of preventing injuries, saving lives, and assuring Nobody is Left Behind. There are links to the research: Grant Abstract; Speak Out (1); Speak Out (2); Secretary Ridge; Speaks Out; Research Team; Findings 01/06; PowerPoint; Presentations 01/06; Advisors; Consumer Survey; Research Sites 12/05; Resources 01/06; Disaster Facts (1) 01/06; Disaster Facts (2); Photo Credits; Contact; and Home: RTC/IL.
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Benison, John.
(1900).
Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities.
U.S. Department of Transportation.
This article talks about meeting the transportation needs of persons with disabilities, particularly in the event of an emergency. It explains that the website contains information on preparedness, accessibility, and evacuation methods.
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Blanck, Peter David.
(1900).
Disaster Mitigation for Persons with Disabilities: Fostering a New Dialogue; A report of The Annenberg Washington Program in collaboration with The President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.
The Annenberg Washington Program.
This collaborative report is meant to stimulate discussion of the issues and search for answers to problems. Although it is based on discussions with many people, it calls for much broader dialogue and research to address issues at the nexus of communications policy and disaster relief for persons with disabilities. Advance preparation is key to helping persons with disabilities survive a disaster.Leaders and experts within the disability community, members of relief organizations, media professionals, and local, state, and federal officials must establish a cooperative relationship to address this shortcoming. The challenges ahead will be overcome only by an ongoing dialogue among these and other groups. Seven key principles should guide this dialogue: (1) accessible disaster facilities and services; (2) accessible communications and assistance; (3) accessible adn reliable rescue communications; (4) partnerships with the media; (5) partnerships with the disability community; (6) disaster preparation, education, and training; and (7) universal design adn implementation strategies. These seven points reflect an emerging consensus about how best to respond to the needs of people with disabilities before, during, and after a disaster.
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Cameron, Carl T.
(1900).
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs: Aother Look After Katrina.
Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness.
This brief paper dicusses the impact of both the world trade center disaster as well as the hurricanes of 2005 on individuals with disabilities. The author briefly addresses several issues, including: who are people with special needs, the legal requirements of serving people with disabilities, what local emergency planners can do in an emergency , as well as giving various actions that will better prepare the community and the individuals with disabililties for an ermergency.
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Julie Nesbit, LA Assistive Technology Access Network.
(1900).
Medical and Assistive Equipment.
The ARC of LA: Hurricane Recovery.
The web page announces that the LATAN ogranization is working to help people with disabilities get the things they need after being displaced by the hurricane. The web page calls for volunteers.
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Roth, Marcie.
(1900).
US HSS Centers for Medicaid and Medicare.
The ARC of LA: Hurricane Recovery.
The web page isa letter stating that there is a waiver for all people with disabilities to still continuing receiving Medicaid services even if displaced outside of LA
