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
Updated: March 28, 2022 by Jean Grover
REAADI & DRMA Congressional Briefing
Register by clicking here or below.
ASL (American Sign Language) Interpretation and CART (Communication Access Real-time Translation) will be provided.
We will also be joined by representatives from the offices of Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA).
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Updated: March 20, 2022 by admin
The words of two wheelchair users in Bucha: “catastrophe”
Anna Landre, Partnership Focal Point for Ukraine Crisis, has forwarded the following plea. It comes from Uliana Pcholkina and Vitaliy Pcholkin, partners of Fight For Right NGO, from the group, Active Rehabilitation, on the ground in Ukraine. Both
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Updated: March 4, 2022 by Jean Grover
Don’t make nursing homes better; make them easier to get out of
In response to the Biden administration’s FACT SHEET: Protecting Seniors and People with Disabilities by Improving Safety and Quality of Care in the Nation's Nursing Homes, released this week, Keith Grover remembers all too vividly the days that turned
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Updated: March 7, 2022 by admin
[SIGN ON] Response to the White House’s Missed Opportunity to Prioritize HCBS
On February 28, 2022, The Biden Administration released their FACT SHEET: Protecting Seniors and People with Disabilities by Improving Safety and Quality of Care in the Nation's Nursing Homes, which prioritizes institutional living over Home and Community Based Services
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Updated: March 1, 2022 by admin
PRESS RELEASE: Ukrainians with Disabilities Call on State Actors to Prioritize Persons with Disabilities During War Evacuations
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2022
CONTACT:
Priya Penner: +1 (585) 944-3086
Anna Landre: +44 078 7366 273
media@disasterstrategies.org
UKRAINIANS WITH DISABILITIES CALL ON STATE ACTORS TO PRIORITIZE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DURING WAR EVACUATIONS
Fight for Right Ukraine,
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Updated: March 2, 2022 by admin
Fight for Right’s Call to Action: Prioritize Ukrainians with Disabilities
Fight for Right’s Call to Action:
Prioritize Ukrainians with Disabilities
Fight for Right Ukraine, a national Ukrainian Organisation of Persons with Disabilities,[1] calls on the International community, the Ukrainian government and emergency team in their efforts to take immediate
Updated: February 23, 2022 by Jean Grover
DPOs: Please take this survey
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Updated: March 7, 2022 by admin
[SIGN ON] Written Testimony for Hearing on “FEMA’s Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder Perspectives”
Updated: February 19, 2022 by admin
Meet Gwen: vaccinated in Ohio
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 called to schedule my vaccine, I was expecting an appointment
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Updated: February 7, 2022 by admin
Disability Community Response to 2/4 HHS Guidance
Rights Without Remedies Are No Rights At All
We applaud the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for issuing its February 4, 2022 guidance FAQs for Healthcare Providers during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Federal Civil Rights Protections
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Updated: January 26, 2022 by admin
Una Carta de los Co-Directores Ejecutivos
Estamos ansiosos por el Año Nuevo donde continuaremos nuestra lucha colectiva por los derechos, necesidades e inclusión de las personas con discapacidad antes, durante y después de los desastres y emergencias. Compartimos nuestros logros en el Boletín Anual: 2021
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Updated: January 27, 2022 by admin
A Letter from the Co-Executive Directors
View the video above to access the letter in American Sign Language (ASL).
Click here to view this letter as a text-only Microsoft Word document.
Click here to view this letter in plain language.
We are eager
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Updated: March 11, 2022 by admin
Opposition to Recent Ableist Remarks from CDC Director
This letter was sent to Dr. Walensky on 1/12/22.
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
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Updated: December 2, 2021 by admin
#GivingTuesday 2021
Thank you to everyone who supports us, and to all who donated during #GivingTuesday this week!
As some folks may have noticed (and thank
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Posted: October 8, 2021 by admin
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
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Posted: September 2, 2021 by admin
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
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Updated: April 29, 2022 by admin
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
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Updated: July 14, 2021 by admin
Survey Report: Accessible COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to People with Disabilities
Introduction
On April 27, 2021, The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies circulated a survey asking about vaccine equity and access for disabled people in the United States.
The survey had three (3) goals:
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Posted: April 23, 2021 by admin
SURVEY: Accessible COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to People with Disabilities
Now that vaccine distribution is picking up pace rapidly, we want to find where people with disabilities continue to face barriers in accessing the COVID-19 vaccine. Please take 10 minutes to fill out our survey, Accessible COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to
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Updated: April 23, 2021 by admin
Our Portfolio
Review our portfolio to find out more about us, what we do, and our accomplishments!
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Posted: April 22, 2021 by Shaylin Sluzalis
Infographic: What We Do!
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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 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 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: 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: April 22, 2022 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 disabled and older adults at risk. As the pandemic continues,
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Updated: April 6, 2022 by admin
Поради для чоловіків з інвалідністю, які евакуюються з України
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 непридатними до військової служби за станом здоров’я або бути знятими
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Updated: April 6, 2022 by admin
Advice for men with disabilities evacuating Ukraine
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 due to their state of health or be deregistered and
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Updated: April 6, 2022 by admin
[оновлено]Інформація для людей з інвалідністю
Практична інформація для людей з інвалідністю, які хочуть евакуюватися з України під час нинішньої війни – Боротьба за право
Оскільки війна триває, люди з інвалідністю продовжуватимуть евакуюватися, і важливо, щоб вони знали, як підготуватися до евакуації, та отримали
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Updated: April 6, 2022 by admin
[Updated] Practical information for people with disabilities seeking to evacuate Ukraine during the current war – Fight for Right
Practical information 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 to evacuate and it is essential that they know
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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 є необхідність евакуюватись, і дуже важливо, щоб вони отримали підтримку
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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 to evacuate and it is essential that they are supported