Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination and IPAWS to Hold Roundtable

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) and Integrated Public Alerts and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office (PMO) will partner to host an open roundtable on May 7, 2014. The semi-annual roundtable offers industry partners and other stakeholders a chance to discuss the IPAWS program and “commercial and Federal initiatives that might be leveraged in support of the disability community.” While all IPAWS-ODIC roundtable discussions have focused on accessible alerting, this event will be the first to explore current organizational and individual efforts to enhance emergency communications. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Hans.Yu@fema.dhs.gov or by calling (202) 646-3910. For those unable to attend, the event can also be accessed via webinar at https://femaipawslab.webex.com/femaipawslab/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=669895737.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 1:00pm to 3:15pm
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FEMA Launches New Course on Ensuring Accessibility During Disasters

February 2014 — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a new Independent Study Course: IS-368: Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs in Disaster Operations.  The course “provides an overview of disabilities and access and functional needs” and further explains how disaster staff and emergency management can ensure that all practices are inclusive and accessible.  Following the course, disaster staff and emergency management should be aware of the legislative and regulatory framework ensuring the rights of people with disabilities in

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