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People with disabilities more affected by natural disasters

Posted on March 13, 2025

U.S. Census Bureau data shows that after disasters, people with disabilities are more likely to: Be displaced, Never return home, and Receive scam offers. To learn more, read the article "Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters."

California Civil Rights Department has new resources on Californians’ rights

Posted on March 4, 2025

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has new resources that talk about protections for people across the State, including those with disabilities. Through new fact sheets and trainings, they are letting Californians know about their rights and to report discrimination. These resources include: New sessions of CRD's Civil Rights 101 webinar series. In-depth guidance on...

Storm season safety considerations for people with access and functional needs

Posted on February 26, 2025

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has a new fact sheet, Storm Season Safety: Considerations for People with Access and Functional Needs. It talks about what tools and resources people with access and functional needs (AFN) should have to help them stay safe this winter. Individuals with AFN include people with disabilities, older...

CDC website has accessible resources on emergency preparedness for people with disabilities

Posted on October 16, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) webpage on Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion now includes resources to promote the importance of emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. It includes videos, audio recordings, easy-read summaries, and infographics. For more information, see the CDC webpage on Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion.

FEMA help for survivors with disabilities

Posted on July 11, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a new factsheet, FEMA Assistance for Survivors with Disabilities. The factsheet covers: The disability-related items that FEMA may help with, When FEMA may provide financial assistance to help with disability-related items, and How FEMA can help with additional repairs and improvements for homeowners or a household member with...

DHS Looking for public comments on its environmental justice efforts

Posted on January 2, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants to identify, deal with, and promote environmental justice that may result from DHS programs, policies, and activities. The government should treat everyone fairly when they make decisions that could affect people's health and environment. This makes sure everyone is safe from unfair health and environmental problems. It also...

Resources for people with disabilities experiencing wildfires and other disasters

Posted on August 28, 2023

People in the communities affected by natural disasters, including the fire in Maui, are beginning the hard task of recovery. This includes people with disabilities, who may need to find accessible temporary housing, replace assistive devices or medical equipment, and eventually rebuild or find new homes. Check out NARIC's list of disaster information and services

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Impacts of extreme weather on people with disabilities

Posted on June 5, 2023

The National Council on Disability has a new report on the effects of natural disasters and extreme weather events on people with disabilities. The report found that people with disabilities are more affected by extreme weather events and environmental dangers in ways that are often not looked at by state, local, tribal, and territorial governments....

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