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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness . For people with developmental and intellectual disabilities Presented by Linda McAuliffe Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Outline. General information Commonalities Areas to consider. Prevalence in Kentucky.

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Emergency Preparedness

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  1. Emergency Preparedness For people with developmental and intellectual disabilities Presented by Linda McAuliffe Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

  2. Outline • General information • Commonalities • Areas to consider

  3. Prevalence in Kentucky • 3.0% reported a visual disability • 4.5% reported a hearing disability • 10.4% reported an ambulatory disability • 7.2% reported a cognitive disability • 3.8% reported a self-care disability • 7.9% reported an independent living disability • 2011 Disability Status Report, prepared by Cornell University

  4. Kentucky • Population (2012 census): 4,380,415 • Majority of people with I/DD live with family or their own household • Of those who live in supervised residential settings, approximately 76% live in supported living arrangements. Source: The State of the State in Developmental Disabilities 2011 Braddock, Hemp, Rizzolo, Haffer, Tanis, and Wu

  5. Aging Caregivers The estimated number of persons with I/DD living with aging caregivers in 2009 is 11,100.

  6. Goals of Emergency Preparedness • Preparedness • Response • Recovery • Mitigation • Prevention

  7. Preparedness: Assessment • Environmental barriers • Personal Care • Dietary needs • Emotional issues

  8. Preparedness:Personal Support Network • Create a network of trusted individuals who can assist during an emergency • Consider each setting • Involve the network in pre-planning • Make a Plan • Practice!!

  9. Preparedness: Medical Needs • Be aware of medical issues • Have a 7-day supply of medication • Equipment • Alerts

  10. American Red Cross Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJQr40wJ5MA

  11. Response • Communication • Alternate forms may be necessary • Use visual aids if needed • Dignity and Respect • Age Appropriate • Look for behavioral cues

  12. Shelter • The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that persons with developmental or cognitive disabilities have a right to use public shelters. • Some people may have difficulty with crowds and noise, experiencing sensory overload

  13. Agency Partnerships • Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities • Department for Public Health • Community Mental Health Programs • Supports for Community Living Providers • Service Providers

  14. Helpful Links • Disability Statistics • http://www.disabilitystatistics.org/ • Disability Preparedness • http://www.disastersrus.org/MyDisasters/disability/disability_preparedness.htm • Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities • http://dbhdid.ky.gov/kdbhdid/default.asp • Kentucky ADA Office • http://ada.ky.gov/

  15. Thank you for listening and most importantly,for the work that you do!!

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