Department of Homeland Security
Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and
Disability Community Stakeholder Listening Session
On February 4, 2021, The Partnership hosted a listening session between The Department of Homeland Security Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
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Updated: February 9, 2021 by admin
2020 Newsletter: Year In Review
We started 2020 with new leadership at The Partnership, while also building our organizational capacity, and responding to several disasters. Our biggest undertaking at the beginning of this past year was our response to Hurricane Dorian that hit the Bahamas
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Updated: January 5, 2021 by admin
Life Saving and Life Sustaining Actions Needed Immediately
California’s Approach
Connecticut’s Approach
Category B—emergency protective measures
FEMA PAS Guidance
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Updated: December 1, 2020 by admin
COVID-19 & Institutions
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Updated: October 21, 2020 by Shaylin Sluzalis
22 Octubre / 22 October: Conversatorio #3 Respuesta y recuperación inclusivas frente a las consecuencias socioeconómicas de la pandemia / Conversation #3: Inclusive Response and Recovery to the Socioeconomic Consequences of the Pandemic
Organizado por la Red de Gestión Inclusiva del Riesgo y Discapacidad de América Latina y el Caribe (Red GIRDD LAC) / Organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Disability (GIRDD-LAC Network)
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Posted: October 14, 2020 by admin
Devon’s Independence After Hurricane Dorian
Disaster Justice Means Ensuring People With Disabilities Have Access to Resources
In early September 2019, Category 5 Hurricane Dorian caused widespread destruction in the Bahamas, targeting Great Abaco Island. Thousands evacuated, including people with disabilities and older adults, while many …
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Updated: October 13, 2020 by admin
October 15: Global Disability & Disaster Town Hall #4
Join us on Thursday, October 15 at 12:00 – 1:00 PM (EDT) / 4 pm – 5 pm UTC via Zoom for the fourth (4th) town hall discussing disasters, disabilities, and resource allocation.
GADRA’s 4th Town Hall:
- Coincides with International
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Updated: October 5, 2020 by admin
CICLO DE CONVERSATORIOS / CONVERSATION SERIES
Organizado por la Red de Gestión Inclusiva del Riesgo y Discapacidad de América Latina y el Caribe (Red GIRDD LAC) / Organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Disability (GIRDD-LAC Network)
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Updated: September 30, 2020 by admin
2020: National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. This September, the United States juggled multiple disasters.
We are in the grip of a pandemic that has killed over 200,000 people nationally. We know that the pandemic affects the most marginalized communities the hardest. …
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Updated: September 23, 2020 by Shaylin Sluzalis
Webinario Sobre Salud, Discapacidad, y COVID-19 / Webinar on Health, Disability and COVID-19
24 DE SEPTIEMBRE / SEPTEMBER 24
15:00 HRS. EDT / 3:00 PM EDT NEW YORK
El webinario se transmitirá en Facebook / The Webinar will stream on Facebook
GIRDD Facebook
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Updated: September 24, 2020 by Shaylin Sluzalis
The Partnership Statement on Passing 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths
200,000 people in the United States have died from COVID-19.
This profound loss to our country could have been prevented
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Updated: September 18, 2020 by Shaylin Sluzalis
Celebrating 1 Year as Co-Directors!
Today marks one year since Germán Parodi and Shaylin Sluzalis received the torch as the Co-Executive Directors of The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies!
As an organization, we have grown. The Partnership has:
- Received 501c3 tax exempt status from the
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Updated: September 15, 2020 by admin
Wildfire Resources: Oregon & Washington
Washington Resources:
This information is from Jim House, Disability Integration Manager Coalition on Inclusive Emergency Planning (CIEP).
o Wildfires in Washington http://fireinfo.dnr.wa.gov/
o Air quality in Washington https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
o Red Cross information to help find an open shelter: https://www.redcross.org/local/washington.html
Oregon Resources
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English/Español Flyer: Disability & Disaster Hotline #HurricaneLaura, #COVID19 & #CAFires
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Updated: September 21, 2020 by admin
REPORT: Failures in COVID-19 Response Harm People with Disabilities and Older Adults
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies released a report tracking 154 consecutive daily stakeholder calls on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with disabilities and older adults throughout the United States.
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies released …
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Posted: July 31, 2020 by admin
OCR Complaint Filed by National Organizations on Behalf of the Family of Michael Hickson
July 31, 2020
Roger Severino
Director, Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington DC 20201
RE: Complaint of Disability Discrimination filed by the National Council on Independent Living et al
Dear
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Updated: July 31, 2020 by admin
The Partnership Statement on the HEALS Act
TAKE ACTION! THE HEALS ACT DOESN’T INCLUDE US!
On July 27th, the Senate Republicans released the HEALS Act, a COVID relief package of several bills that fundamentally harm disabled people. This is especially concerning because the $1 trillion stimulus package …
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Updated: July 26, 2020 by admin
Statement: The 30th Anniversary of the ADA During a Pandemic
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Updated: July 24, 2020 by admin
COVID-19 Lockdown In the Caribbean
By Anna Landre and Germán Parodi, The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
Caribbean island countries and territories are often those most at risk in the event of a disaster in the Americas.
The extent to which island governments and civil …
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Updated: July 23, 2020 by admin
NPR Story on Disability & Disasters- featuring our Executive Directors!
Yesterday, July 22nd, National Public Radio published an article and aired an audio piece on disasters and disability, entitled, “Disaster Relief for the Elderly and Disabled is Already Hard, Now Add A Pandemic.” [Check it out here and the transcript…
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Updated: July 13, 2020 by admin
The Partnership Statement to Relocate Congregate Facilities #SaveDisabledLivesNow
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) is the only U.S. disability-led organization [and one out of only two global] with a focused mission on equal access, disability rights and full inclusion of people with disabilities, older adults, and …
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Updated: July 8, 2020 by Priya Penner
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies DEMAND JUSTICE for the murder of Michael Hickson
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, our partners and allies denounce the murder of Michael Hickson, a 46-year-old disabled Black man. Mr. Hickson was admitted to St. David’s Austin Medical Center in Texas on June 2, 2020, due to
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Updated: July 8, 2020 by admin
July 16 | 4 pm-6 pm EST Revisioning Recovery: Films Uncovering the Roots of Disaster
& A Panel Discussion on the Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Disaster Planning
Shaylin Sluzalis and Germán Parodi,
our Co-Executive Directors, will participate in the discussion!
Info Link & Register Link
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Updated: July 8, 2020 by admin
Launch of Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration
Thursday, July 9, 2020
9 AM Pacific Time/12 PM Eastern Time
4 PM Universal Time
Register: https://buff.ly/3fDFAYY
Captioning in English and International Sign
For additional accessibility needs, please contact kat@wid.org
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Updated: June 30, 2020 by admin
Juneteenth Congressional Briefing on Inequality & Disproportionate Impacts of COVID Response
Full Transcript
On June 19th, The Partnership organized a Juneteenth Congressional Briefing, entitled Inequality And The Disproportionate Impacts Of COVID Response On Black Disabled Communities. The briefing was presented in collaboration with Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-chair of the …
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Updated: June 22, 2020 by Shaylin Sluzalis
Statement on the 21st Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision
Today is the anniversary of the Olmstead Supreme Court Decision. The Olmstead Decision asserted that people with disabilities have the right to state-funded community supports, instead of institutions. (https://www.olmsteadrights.org/about-olmstead/)
Your civil rights, including your right to receive services
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Updated: June 19, 2020 by Shaylin Sluzalis
Juneteenth Briefing
Join The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies to Commemorate Juneteenth with a Congressional Briefing on the
INEQUALITY AND THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACTS OF COVID RESPONSE ON BLACK DISABLED COMMUNITIES
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 11:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.
On June 19, 1865- …
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Updated: March 12, 2021 by admin
National Call To Action: A Year Later
March 5, 2021
One year ago, The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, the World Institute on Disability, and the National Council on Independent Living issued a National Disability Rights Call To Action to federal, state, and local governments to remind
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Updated: March 3, 2021 by admin
DHS CRCL & Disability Community Stakeholder Listening Session
Department of Homeland Security
Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and
Disability Community Stakeholder Listening Session
On February 4, 2021, The Partnership hosted a listening session between The Department of Homeland Security Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties