This letter was sent to Dr. Walensky on 1/12/21.
On January 7, 2022 during an interview to Good Morning America, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Rochelle Walensky, stated that “The overwhelming number of
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
2021: Boletín Anual
Desde el 28 de febrero del 2020, hemos estado llevando a cabo llamadas diarias sobre los derechos de personas con discapacidad durante la pandemia del COVID-19 en las que colegas de toda la nación se reúnen diariamente para compartir
2021: Year in Review
Since February 28, 2020, we have been holding Daily COVID-19 Disability Rights calls where partners across the nation come together each and every day to share good and promising practices, systemic rising issues, and community-wide advocacy engagement related
Sus Derechos en un Desastre
Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad en Refugios y en Respuesta a Desastres y Emergencias
- A las personas con discapacidad no se les puede negar el acceso a los refugios (los refugios no pueden discriminar cuando brindan seguridad,
Your Rights in a Disaster
Disability Rights in Shelters and in Disaster/Emergency Response
- People with disabilities cannot be denied access to shelters (shelters cannot discriminate when providing safety, comfort, or basic needs).
- Service animals are always allowed in shelters.
- You have a right
#GivingTuesday 2021
Thank you to everyone who supports us, and to all who donated during #GivingTuesday this week!
We have a Mug Update:
As some folks may have noticed (and thank
View the REAADI and DRMA Virtual Press Conference Now!
On Thursday, August 5th, 2021 Senator Casey, along with 6 other Senators introduced REAADI (S. 2658) and DRMA (S. 2646) in the Senate.
On Friday, August 6th, 2021 Representative Langevin, along with 7 other Representatives, introduced REAADI (H.R. 4938) in
Disability & Disaster Hotline: Ida Update
On the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana near Port Fourchon this past Sunday as a strong Category 4. The extent of the damage is still unknown; power is still off for more than a
VIDEO: Stakeholder Meeting with FEMA Administrator Criswell
On Tuesday, August 17, The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies hosted a Disability Community Stakeholders virtual meeting with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, who was appointed by President Biden earlier this year. Seven disabled panelists, joined by over 100 stakeholders, spoke
Hurricane Ida Alert
As Hurricane Ida makes landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Louisiana, our Disability and Disaster Hotline is responding to disaster-impacted disabled people and connecting them to resources on the ground before, during, and after Hurricane Ida.
Disability and Disaster