Emergency Preparedness in the I/DD Community

Emergency preparedness graphic featuring a navy backpack surrounded by essential supplies, including bottled water, medication, a flashlight, first-aid kit, phone, blanket, map, notebook, and pen. Text reads, “Emergency Preparedness in the I/DD Community: Planning for support, safety, and everyday needs.”

Emergencies do not discriminate, but their impacts are not experienced equally. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), preparedness must account for individual support needs while recognizing an important reality: no emergency plan can anticipate every situation. The response needs encountered during and immediately following Hurricane Helene and its devastating impacts on East Tennessee… Read more Emergency Preparedness in the I/DD Community