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Emergency Preparedness

How do emergencies impact the disability community? These posts explore the key issues at hand.

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Outdoors, day. A crowd of protestors seen from behind. Some people are wearing winter hats and backpacks. A person with long brown hair in the center holds up a blow horn.

The Revolution Will Have Alt Text

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  • Activism and Advocacy
  • Climate Crisis
  • Emergency Preparedness
Indoors, day. In a living room, a coffee table sits with a backpack, plastic water bottles, rolls of tissue, a flashlight, crackers, and other assorted items on top of it.

The Next Inevitable Disaster: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Disabled Folks

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  • Climate Crisis
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Indoors. A group of people of different ages and races in a waiting room. Some are patients, seated, while the rest are healthcare workers standing around and a receptionist behind a desk.

No, I Can’t Always Give You 24 Hours’ Notice

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Ask to Vax!

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Ellie speaks to camera.

DO-IT 2020 – Ellie

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A person grabs a door handle using a napkin

When Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Turned “Sane” – COVID-19 and Double Standards

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Sign that says "Yes we're open, Drive Thru Only"

COVID19: Drive Thru Only Services Must Provide Access to People Who Cannot Drive

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A screenshot of Ariel speaking to camera through a video chat.

Disabled, Not Disposable: Ariel

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Screenshot of the SEattle Times Oped "Coronavirus: Remember students with disabilities in a time of crisis"

Seattle Times OpEd – Coronavirus: Remember students with disabilities in a time of crisis

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A range of multicolored hands (blue, green, orange, yellow, red) reaching out toward each other.

We Need More Than Social Distancing. We Need Social Safety Nets.

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A screenshot of Tinu speaking to camera.

Disabled, Not Disposable: Tinu

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Disability Rights Washington Files Complaint over COVID-19 Treatment Rationing Plan in Washington State

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Deaf People Need Access to Information During Emergencies, Too

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Illustration of coronavirus as it appears through microscope.

Disabled People Are Not Simply Dispensable During a Pandemic

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Hand stopping germs from getting closer - a visual concept of immune defense

Disability Accommodations and Supports Can Help Everyone Prevent COVID-19

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