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Arizona Partners in Preparedness Conference

Arizona Partners in Preparedness Conference . Region IX FNSS Objectives. Overview. FNSS Region 9 Regional Disability Integration Specialist Collaboration Efforts Education Goals Region IX Objectives Region IX Priorities Way Forward Summary. Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS).

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Arizona Partners in Preparedness Conference

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  1. Arizona Partners in Preparedness Conference Region IX FNSS Objectives

  2. Overview • FNSS • Region 9 Regional Disability Integration Specialist • Collaboration Efforts • Education Goals • Region IX Objectives • Region IX Priorities • Way Forward • Summary

  3. Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) Sheltering Scope & Definition • Services that enable children and adults with disabilities to maintain their health, safety and independence in a general population shelter. FNSS includes: • reasonable modification to policies, practices and procedures, durable medical equipment (DME), consumable medical supplies (CMS), personal assistance services (PAS), other goods and services as needed.

  4. FNSS Guidance – Released 11/10 includes information about: • Planning • Finding subject matter experts • Selecting potential shelter sites • Accessible toilets and bathing facilities • Personal assistance service needs • Medical Care • Durable Medical Equipment and Consumable Medical • Supplies • Legal obligations • Service and assistance animals

  5. Regional Disability Integration Specialist • Background • Projects involved in • Mass Care and Shelter • FAST • ARC • Vision

  6. Collaboration • Bring Disability Community to the table with EMs • Bring Resources to bear • Create new collaborations through VOADs, advisory panels, etc • Strengthen existing collaboration efforts

  7. Education • Educate the Disability Community • Educate the Emergency Management Community • Educate other partners

  8. Priorities • Best Practices models guidance • Address Priority planning areas: • Transportation • Sheltering • Resources • Long term Recovery • Uniformed response/recovery

  9. Regional Goals • Assist in building successful relationships • Provide uniformed information and planning guidance throughout region • Provide information on technical assistance programs to assist in obtaining Homeland Security grants • Provide education • Assist with outreach in region • Total Integration – not “special” planning

  10. David Balldavid.ball@dhs.govphone: (510) 627-7141 Questions?

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