Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning
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Summary
The National Council on Disability (NCD) released this report on April 15, 2005. This report provides an overview of steps the Federal Government should take to build a solid and resilient infrastructure that will enable the government to include the diverse populations of people with disabilities in emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and homeland security programs.
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National Council on Disability
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Keywords
Access to Disaster Services; Response and Recovery; Physical, Communication, and Program Access; Disaster Activities; CBO; Community-Based Organizations; Emergency Preparedness
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National Council on Disability
1331 F Street, NW
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202-272-2004