Additional Resources

This has a large list of programs, resources, and contacts. This search word is mentioned in Medicaid LTSS and HCBS, State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (DD Councils), and University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs). Read More

Topic Collection: Populations with Access and Functional Needs

A Topic collection that has multiple resources within it to click on this topic. It states that “During a disaster, individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs will require special assistance from the emergency management system.” Read More

Injury Types Due to Explosions

“The requestor stated that their hospital is working with their region’s healthcare coalition on a trauma mass casualty incident (MCI) virtual tabletop exercise (TTX)” Read More

Prehospital Management of Traumatic Brain Injury

The authors conducted a literature review of the current protocols of prehospital practice and their impact on outcome in the management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) for the period 1980-2008. The article includes discussion of the management of brain oxygenation, blood pressure, cerebral perfusion pressure, and raised intracranial pressure in the field, as well as considerations for managing TBI during …

Advocacy for People with Speech Disabilities Emergency Preparedness Resources

Pamela Kennedy January 2015 Updated and adapted from article originally published in Therapy Times. Kennedy, P. (2011). No One to Speak for Them: Emergency Preparedness Resources for Those with Speech Disabilities. Therapy Times, 14, 15. This article discusses challenges and resources for people who have difficulty communicating as a result of pre-existing conditions such as cerebral palsy, Autism, and cognitive …