[blindlaw] FW: [News from ADA-Ohio] webinar series re emergency management - inclusion of pwd

[Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)]

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Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 7:29 AM
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Subject: [News from ADA-Ohio] webinar series re emergency management - inclusion of pwd

The ADA National Network is pleased to announce the next session in the “Emergency Management and Preparedness-Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Webinar Series”.    Produced by the Pacific ADA Center and supported by the Great Lakes ADA Center.


Often one of the most difficult issues in a coming emergency or disaster is the evacuation and transportation of people with disabilities. This presentation will discuss the access and functional needs issues that must be considered by individuals, jurisdictions, emergency managers, and transportation planners in planning evacuation and transportation in emergencies. Gap analysis tools will be shared and a review of resources provided.

Date:                         September 26, 2013

Title:                         Evacuation and Transportation in Emergencies for People with Disabilities

Time:                        2pm-3:30pm ET (calculate the start time based on the time zone where you reside)

Presenter:                Richard Devylder<javascript:hideshow(document.getElementById('Richard'))>, Chief, Office for Access and Functional Needs in the California Governor’s Office

Registration:             Free on-line at www.adaconferences.org/Emergency<http://pacificada.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6df066ba31e8d8962f4ac9470&id=3026bb569d&e=876ec07b4c>

These 90 minute webinars are delivered using the Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing System V12.5 and all sessions will be closed captioned.   Access via mobile devices is available on iPhone, iPad, Android devices and Kindle HD by downloading the free Blackboard Collaborate App at iTunes, Google Play or Amazon.

The previous sessions in this free series were recorded and can be reviewed at www.adaconferences.org/Emergency/Archives<http://pacificada.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6df066ba31e8d8962f4ac9470&id=516adcaf59&e=876ec07b4c>

Questions regarding the content of this program should be directed to Lewis Kraus at deputy at adapacific.org<mailto:deputy at adapacific.org>

Questions regarding the technology used for this program should be directed to info at adaconferences.org<mailto:info at adaconferences.org> or by calling 877-232-1990 (V/TTY)