Yesterday, June 12, 2025, the Disaster Relief Medicaid Act (DRMA) was officially reintroduced in Congress – and The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies is proud to support it.

Updated: June 16, 2025 by admin

Comments Against DOE’s Rollback of Disability Access

Department of Energy

Office of Civil Rights and EEO

1000 Independence Avenue S.W., Room 5B-168

Washington, DC 20585

June 6, 2025

RE: Adverse comment in response to docket Number DOE-HQ-2025-0015… Read more

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Updated: May 19, 2025 by admin

Comment on Experiences With FEMA Disaster Responses

Federal Emergency Management Agency

500 C Street SW

Washington, DC 20472

May 15, 2025

Re: Docket ID: DHS-2025-0013, Request for Public Input on Experiences With FEMA Disaster Responses

The Partnership … Read more

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Posted: May 6, 2025 by admin

FEMA RFI – Talking Points for Commenters

Due by May 15, 2025

Request for Public Input on Experiences With FEMA Disaster Responses

You can submit your public comments on FEMA’s Request for Information (RFI) by May 15,

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Updated: April 1, 2025 by admin

Dismantling ACL Is a Direct Threat to Disability and Aging Communities

Today, April 1, 2025, we are witnessing a devastating and destabilizing shift in federal support for disabled people and older adults. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) … Read more

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Posted: March 24, 2025 by admin

Community Update on FEMA

March 24, 2025

Community Update on FEMA

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) hosts weekly national stakeholder calls. These calls bring together people from across the country —

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Updated: December 3, 2024 by admin

NCD Letter to HHS & DHS After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Read letter here

In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Disability Community has faced significant challenges. The National Council on Disability (NCD) issued a powerful letter on Monday,

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Posted: November 15, 2024 by admin

Disability-led Response Update: Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Today, November 15, 2024, marks 50 days since Hurricane Helene roared onshore as a Category 4 storm, the strongest since 1851 to hit the Big Bend area along the Gulf

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Updated: September 5, 2024 by admin

FEMA’s Proposed Rule Sparks Urgent Call for Disability and Aging Communities to Act

Image with text: Thank you for submitting your comments to FEMA! Read more about the 50+ submitted comments at the link above. The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies logo is at the bottom. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was seeking feedback for a proposed revision of its Public Assistance (PA) program regulations to align with current statutory authority and agency practices under

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Posted: August 26, 2024 by admin

Take Action: FEMA Reimbursement to Disability & Aging Nonprofits

Join us in submitting comments on the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program. The PA program allows for certain nonprofits to receive reimbursement for services that are provided in response to

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Updated: February 6, 2024 by admin

Community Call on FEMA Reforms with ODIC

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Friday, January 19, 2024, a plan to reform the disaster assistance program.

On Monday, January 22nd, The Partnership hosted a community call

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Updated: January 17, 2024 by admin

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Legislation Currently Introduced in the Senate and House

Comparison released: November 17, 2023

Community members sought a comparison of the HCBS legislation introduced in the 118th Congress Session (2023-2024). Senator Bob Casey offers the comparison below of the

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Updated: June 8, 2024 by admin

The Partnership’s Comments in Response to Request for Information To Support the Development of a Federal Environmental Justice Science, Data, and Research Plan

January 12, 2024
Submitted via regulations.gov
Stacy Murphy
Deputy Chief Operations Officer/Security Officer
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Executive Office of the President
1650 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test & Survey | Prueba y encuesta de alerta de emergencia a nivel nacional

Today, October 4th
2:20pm ET / 1:20pm CT / 12:20pm MT / 11:20am PT
Nationwide Emergency Alert TEST

TEST messages will be sent to all cell phones, TVs, and

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by Norman Smith

Remembering 9/11 by Norman Smith

Norman Smith, a smiling white man wearing a green shirt and a baseball hat, seated in his wheelchair. — Image of Norman Smith smiling at the camera.

Today marks 22 years since the attacks of September 11th. For many, the memory of that awful September day in 2001 is

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

Proposed 504 Rule: Reinforcing Disability Rights and Equity

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) is encouraged that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule that will address discrimination on the

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Posted: August 29, 2023 by admin

Urgent: Florida & Maui Need Your Help NOW

As Hurricane Idalia churns through the Gulf, communities in Florida face impending danger for the second time in less than a year. At the same time, our work continues with

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

Disability Community Letter to Federal Colleagues

August 8, 2023

Rachel Patterson, Director of Disability Policy, Domestic Policy Council, White House

Anna Perng, Senior Advisor, Office of Public Engagement, White House

Jennifer Mathis, Deputy Assistant Attorney General,

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

Commemorating the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA

On the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we commemorate rather than celebrate its enactment. While it’s important to recognize how far society has

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Updated: May 16, 2023 by admin

Terminación del Título 42

In English

El Título 42 Terminó al Terminar la Emergencia de Salud Pública del COVID-19 el 11 de mayo de 2023

Si no está familiarizado, el Título 42 es un

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Updated: May 16, 2023 by admin

Ending of Title 42

En español

Title 42 Ended with the Termination of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023

If you are not familiar, Title 42 is a little used statute

Text: "Support Ukrainians with Disabilities" with the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag colors behind the text.

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

The Partnership Receives MacArthur Foundation Grant to Support Fight for Right Ukraine

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Receives MacArthur Foundation Grant to Support Fight for Right Ukraine

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership), the only U.S. disability-led organization that

Una gráfica de un cielo tormentoso, con un círculo negro a la izquierda. Dentro del círculo hay texto: "Trimestre 1. De enero a marzo 2023". A la derecha del círculo se encuentra el logotipo del Partnership.

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Updated: May 2, 2023 by admin

Boletín 2023 TRIMESTRE 1

In English

Estimada comunidad,

Bienvenides a la edición del primer trimestre de 2023 del boletín del Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. Como la organización liderada por personas con discapacidad en

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

2023 QUARTER 1 Newsletter

En Español

Dear Community,

Welcome to the 2023 Quarter 1 edition of The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies' newsletter. As the leading U.S. disability-led organization dedicated to equity for people

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Updated: October 7, 2024 by admin

Tornadoes and Extreme Weather Updates

Image of tornado twisters touching towards the ground with text: TORNADO WARNING. Spring is here, and we are entering a period of heightened risk for extreme weather, including damaging tornadoes, high winds, and hail. These occur most often in the Southwest, Midwest

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Updated: November 30, 2023 by admin

REAADI for Disasters Act: A Summary

The REAADI for Disasters Act was reintroduced on March 29, 2023 in both the Senate (S. 1049) and House (H.R. 2371), here is a brief summary

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Updated: April 25, 2023 by admin

Disability-Led Organizations Responding to People with Disabilities in Türkiye and Syria

Meet the Disability-Led Organizations Responding to People with Disabilities in Türkiye and Syria

In the two months since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Türkiye and Syria, residents have

Un collage de dos fotos de Judy Heumann. A la izquierda; Una foto en blanco y negro de Judy Heumann en las protestas de 504 en los años 70. Judy es una mujer blanca con cabello marrón corto que usa una silla de ruedas. Lleva vasos y una chaqueta con un botón que dice "Sign 504 Now", está hablando apasionadamente en un micrófono. A la derecha; una foto de perfil de Judy Heumann, una mujer blanca con cabello castaño hasta los hombros con anteojos rojos, una camisa azul en V y un collar de oro. Ella está sonriendo calurosamente.

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Updated: March 6, 2023 by admin

BBC Sounds NewsHour: Recordando la ‘Madre’ del Movimiento de Derechos de Discapacidad de los Estados Unidos

In English

BBC Sounds NewsHour: Recordando la 'Madre' del Movimiento de Derechos de Discapacidad de los Estados Unidos

Una entrevista de voz publicada por BBC Sounds NewsHour el 5 de

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Updated: June 1, 2023 by admin

BBC Sounds Newshour: Remembering the ‘Mother’ of US Disability Rights Movement

En español

BBC Sounds Newshour: Remembering the 'Mother' of US Disability Rights Movement

A voice interview published by BBC Sounds Newshour on March 5th, 2023.

Listen to the interview here

Residents spend time outdoors in a facility for people with mental and physical disabilities in the village of Tavriiske, Ukraine. The staff is faced with the dilemma of evacuating the facility. (Francisco Seco/AP).

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Updated: February 27, 2023 by admin

NPR: “What is Ukraine like for people with disabilities — and those who fled”

One year into the russian invasion of Ukraine “What is Ukraine like for people with disabilities — and those who fled”

A voice interview published by the National Public Radio

Un collage de fotos que muestra las siguientes imágenes: una imagen satelital del huracán Ian; una persona sentada en una silla de ruedas en clima invernal, con otra persona que la envuelve con una manta; un tornado sobre un campo abierto; y una calle con una grieta en el asfalto. Sobre las imágenes se encuentra el logotipo del Partnership y el título: Resumen Anual del 2022.

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Updated: February 13, 2023 by admin

Resumen Anual del 2022

In English

[Los idiomas cambian con el tiempo. En reconocimiento de Lenguaje Inclusivo, cuando hablamos de personas no binarias o cuyo género no conocemos usamos termos inclusivos como "les y

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

2022: Year-in-Review

En Español

2022 was another busy year for us! Join us in celebrating many accomplishments as we face the ever growing challenges brought forth by climate change and disasters, the

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Posted: February 4, 2023 by admin

Winter Weather Tips / Consejos de clima invernal

Curated Winter Tips

According to weather.gov, extremely cold air comes every winter in at least part of the country and affects millions of people across the United States. The arctic

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Updated: December 28, 2023 by admin

Redirecting Emergency Registries: Community Driven Solutions

This document is a guide for advocates and allies to educate and spread awareness about the harms and ineffectiveness of registries for people with disabilities in disasters.

For more detailed

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Updated: June 1, 2023 by admin

Twelvetide Drabbles Challenge 2022

Twelvetide Drabbles Challenge 2022

December 24th, 2022 - January 6th, 2023

Write or draw, and raise money for
The Partnership!

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies was selected again this

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Updated: June 1, 2023 by admin

The Partnership Joins National Initiative to Support Local Vaccination Outreach Activities

For Immediate Release
December 21, 2022
Contact: Germán Parodi and Shaylin Sluzalis, Directors@disasterstrategies.org

The Partnership Joins National Initiative to Support Local Vaccination Outreach Activities

As the nation enters the coldest

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

On the heels of Hurricane Ian: we are mobilizing for Nicole

The Partnership’s actual organization may be a small staff — but with your support and the cooperation of key Partners — our team coordinates partnerships with Centers for Independent Living,

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Updated: May 29, 2024 by admin

How to File a Civil Rights Complaint

When to File a Civil Rights Complaint

If you have been discriminated against or feel your civil rights were violated at any time during the disaster process, you should consider

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Updated: October 5, 2022 by admin

One Thousand Ukrainians with Disabilities Aided with New Equipment

Since Saturday, February 26th, two days after the russian invasion began, we at The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership)

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

Hurricane Fiona – 5 Years Since Hurricane Maria

Thank you for your support to Disabled people throughout disasters over the years!

Now People with Disabilities in Puerto Rico Need Your Help Following Hurricane Fiona

September 20th marks five

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Updated: June 1, 2023 by admin

Commemorating the 32nd ADA Anniversary

A red white and blue graphic says: ADA 32, 1990-2022. Commemorate. Uphold. Enforce. In the lower right corner is the yellow sun logo for The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) commemorates the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We intentionally use the word “commemorate” rather than “celebrate” because, although

Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

We’ve Partnered with the CDC’s Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC)

The CDC's Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) works with a variety of national and international partner organizations including community- and faith-based organizations, professional associations, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies. On

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Updated: September 23, 2022 by admin

Statement on Overturning of Roe v. Wade

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies is outraged at the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the federal rights of women and all pregnant people to have an abortion.

During disasters,

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Updated: June 1, 2023 by admin

Today We Celebrate 23 Years of the Olmstead Decision

Twenty-three years ago today on June 22, 1999, the United States Supreme Court held in Olmstead v. L.C. that "unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation of

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Updated: September 23, 2022 by admin

Protect the Rights of People with Disabilities and Older People in Ukraine

On June 30, 2022, we sent the letter below with the 75 signatories to key US government leadership: Samantha Power, USAID Administrator; Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary of State for Civilian

Updated: September 23, 2022 by admin

María Palacios, Sins Invalid “REAADI and DRMA Will Mean the Difference Between Life and Death”

DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT OF THIS SPEECH

Urge Congress to support REAADI for Disasters Act

Urge Congress to support Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

María R. Palacios is a poet, writer, author, activist,

Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

Meet Congressman Jim Langevin, Disability and Disaster Champion

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Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI), Disabled Congressman, Champion of Disability Equity establishing a legacy of Inclusive Emergency Management.

Joining a distinguished guest roster, Congressman Langevin commended

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Updated: June 1, 2023 by admin

Statement Re: Public Transit Mask Mandate

From our colleagues at AAPD, ASAN, Be A Hero, Justice in Aging, and The Arc:

The recent ruling to end mask mandates on public transit has put the lives of

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Updated: September 23, 2022 by admin

Поради для чоловіків з інвалідністю, які евакуюються з України

In English

Поради для чоловіків з інвалідністю, які евакуюються з України

Чоловіки з інвалідністю (віком 18-60 років)

Чоловіки, які мають інвалідність І та ІІ групи можуть бути визнані тимчасово тимчасово

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Updated: September 23, 2022 by admin

Advice for men with disabilities evacuating Ukraine

In Ukrainian

Advice for men with disabilities evacuating Ukraine

Men with disabilities (aged 18-60)

Men with disabilities of I and II groups may be declared temporarily unfit for military service

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Updated: April 2, 2022 by admin

Інформація для людей з інвалідністю

Практична інформація спеціально для людей з інвалідністю, які хочуть евакуюватися з України під час нинішньої війни

Fight for Right / Боротьба за право

Оскільки війна триває, у людей з інвалідністю

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Posted: March 5, 2022 by admin

Practical information for people with disabilities seeking to evacuate Ukraine during the current war – Fight for Right

Practical information specifically for people with disabilities seeking to evacuate Ukraine during the current war - Fight for Right

As the war continues, people with disabilities will continue to want

Updated: June 1, 2023 by admin

DPOs: Please take this survey

Man pushing boy in wheelchair, both people of color, in a rural Latin American area near the ocean. Text reads: "DPOs serving disabled people in Latin America or the Caribbean during the COVID-19 pandemic: PLEASE TAKE THIS SURVEY. Deadline: March 18, 2022

English: https://forms.gle/Akod2fkfuL75gXWq9

This survey is being conducted by Anna Landre, a researcher at the London School of Economics on behalf of the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. Its

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Updated: February 19, 2022 by admin

SILVER: Emergency Relocations – How CIL’s Can Tap Into FEMA Reimbursement

Emergency Relocations: How CIL's Can Tap Into FEMA Reimbursement

In 2020, the first year of the pandemic, there was a devastating drop in transitions for residents of nursing facilities to

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Updated: March 28, 2022 by admin

Federal Announcements

ACL & CMS: Meeting with Disability and Aging Stakeholders

April 4, 2022 at 2:30pm ET

Register here: https://cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_RVjoFnDhTQui4gRZUYgfEA

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Centers for Medicare &

Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin

Meet Gwen: vaccinated in Ohio

Gwen, with foreshortened arms, waering jeans and a peach-colored shirt, smiling and sitting in her power chair.

The Partnership provided training and resources to the Ohio Department of Health; and Ohio delivered COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of thousands of Ohioans with disabilities, like Gwen.

"When I first

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Updated: February 5, 2024 by admin