The Columbus Public Health’s Office of Emergency Preparedness is hosting an upcoming webinar as a part of their “Preparedness Partners series, taking place on June 28 from 2:30-3:30 pm ET. This webinar will discuss how…
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is offering free access to an archived recording of its previously hosted webinar discussing strategies and resources to support individuals with hearing impairment during an emergency. Webinar presenters Lisa…
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through February 28, 2017 for its Disability Technical Assistance Program. This initiative is designed to support local health departments (LHDs) seeking to increase inclusivity and accessibility for people…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting a webinar with two panelists presenting on inclusion of individuals with access and functional needs in preparedness planning. Denise Grimm, BCFS Health and Human Services, will discuss creating…
By Sara Lyons, NACCHO Program Analyst The NACCHO Disability Fellowship program is an invaluable workforce development opportunity for graduate level students and recent alumni interested getting hands on experience in the public health disability field.…
State Disability and Health Programs, funded by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NBCDDD), created an online catalog to enhance disability inclusive emergency preparedness plans. Resources to support people with disabilities in…
As a follow up to the regional Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Summits, the Office for the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) plans to host be several interactive, poll-based webinars, hosted within the last week of…
This month’s National Preparedness Month is a great time to not only raise awareness about the importance of public health emergency planning and response efforts, but also that those efforts are inclusive and serve the needs of…
Join the NACCHO Preparedness team on Monday, September 26, 2016 from 2:00-3:00 PM/ET to learn about the HHS emPOWER Initiative. Created by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and…
For the millions who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment, oxygen tank services, dialysis services, and home health services; power outages are almost always life-threatening. Oftentimes, these individuals are forced to seek care during these potentially hazardous…