Tuesday, April 1, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET

Ensure Safety & Compliance for Individuals with Disabilities

Planning for a crisis while addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities involves several unique challenges:

• Accessibility of information
• Physical accessibility
• Medical needs
• Training and awareness
• Resource allocation
  

Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive and inclusive approach to crisis planning, ensuring that the needs of individuals with disabilities are not overlooked.  

Join us on April 1, 2025 when our expert presenters will help you explore and develop a comprehensive action plan that addresses the needs of students with disabilities in various crisis scenarios. Review legal and ethical considerations, best practices, and participate in case studies so you can ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to disability rights and improve future crisis management strategies for individuals with disabilities.

You will be better able to identify and address the specific accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities during a crisis, gain knowledge on the necessary training for first responders and crisis management personnel, and ensure that all emergency-related information and resources are accessible, so you can support individuals with disabilities effectively. 

Topics Covered

Gain crucial, actionable takeaways that will help you: 

• Identify the needs of individuals with disabilities to develop comprehensive action plans that address those needs in various crisis scenarios.
• Gain knowledge on the necessary training for first responders and crisis management personnel to support individuals with disabilities effectively.
• Implement effective communication strategies that ensure individuals with disabilities receive timely and accurate information during emergencies.
• Involve individuals with disabilities in the crisis planning process to create more inclusive and effective emergency response plans.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, including medical supplies, assistive devices and trained personnel.
• Participants will understand the legal and ethical considerations in crisis management, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to disability rights.
  

Presenters

Leigh Davis Fickling is the Deputy Director of the Title IX and Clery Compliance and an Accommodations Consultant at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
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Pam Peter currently serves as the Title IX Coordinator for Students and Director of Student Title IX Case Management at Syracuse University.
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