enableUS & The National Organization on Disability’s Emergency Preparedness Initiative Present:
enABLED in Emergencies Conference
September 29-30, 2009 • Hilton Philadelphia Airport
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Conference Training Workshops
Attendees at the enABLED in Emergencies Conference have the option to participate in workshops before and after the conference offered by two of our training partners for this event. Space is limited to the first 70 attendees for each workshop, so please book now. Attendees are eligible to attend both workshops if they desire. Coffee will be served in the morning at the workshops, but breakfast and lunch are the responsibility of the attendee. All workshops run from 8am - 5pm at the Hilton Philadelphia Airport.
Pre-Conference Workshop – September 28, 2009
Collaboration Works: Inclusion in the Disaster Preparedness Cycle
Training Partner: Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network
Instructor: Neil McDevitt
About this Workshop:
After Hurricane Katrina, emergency managers and people with special needs have begun to understand the scope of the challenges facing both groups during major incidents. The good news is they're starting to collaborate to bridge the gaps that exist. This program will focus on how collaboration can be achieved and the results that can be derived from these efforts.
You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the definition of "special needs" as defined by FEMA
- Understand the practical benefits from collaboration
- Initiate collaborative efforts in your community
- Identify the key players and how to bring them to the table
- Understand the various approaches to ensure success
Post-Conference Workshop – October 1, 2009
Emergency Planning for Special Needs Populations
Training Partner: West Virginia University's Homeland Security Programs
Instructor: George Heake
About this Workshop:
The purpose of the “Emergency Planning for Special Needs Communities” course is to address the need to incorporate special needs considerations into the development of emergency plans. The course’s goal is to utilize a strategic multi-disciplinary universal planning approach to provide information for and encourage partnerships between emergency personnel and special needs organizations with the resources necessary to save more lives during a disaster. This approach will emphasize the role of emergency management and provide examples of best practices, lessons identified, tools, resources, and other support aids.
You Will Be Able To:
- Identify the significance of a functional approach in emergency planning for special needs communities
- Identify key issues in developing and disseminating procedures for delivering emergency communications and public information
- Describe inclusive sheltering and mass care provisions for special needs populations
- Recognize key issues involved with transportation during an emergency evacuation
To register for this conference and these workshops click HERE
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