Episode 63: Inclusive Disaster & Emergency Strategies

You First: The Disability Rights Florida Podcast

In this week's episode, co-hosts Keith and Maddie talk with The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies' Co-Directors Shaylin Sluzalis & Germán Parodi. The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) is the only U.S. disability-led, 501(c)(3) organization that prioritizes equity, access, disability rights, disability justice, and full inclusion of people with disabilities, older adults, and people with access and functional needs before, during and after disasters and emergencies. We chat about how their work started, how Floridians with disabilities can stay safe during hurricanes, how other emergencies disproportionately impact disabled people, and resources to take precautions during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and flu season.

Relevant resources:

• The Partnership’s website: https://bit.ly/3uUvobE
• Disaster hotline: https://bit.ly/48y9b0Y 800-626-4959 [e-mail]
• Weekly stakeholder call and events: https://bit.ly/3ImOryI
• The Partnership’s resources, including your rights during a disaster: https://bit.ly/49SXGCk
• Local weather alerts: https://bit.ly/3wxqj9E
• Having a plan & emergency kit list: https://bit.ly/3eTEXgh
• Find your local emergency management office and resources: https://bit.ly/49WBGqg
• Special Needs Registry Shelter: https://bit.ly/3IjgW07
• Disability Information and Access Line: https://bit.ly/3Ij5dPd or by phone [phone]
• Find your local Center for Independent Living: https://bit.ly/48D0S3N
• DRF vaccine clinics: https://bit.ly/3qVCve6
• DRF vaccine assistance: https://bit.ly/3kAlqo2
• Masking bloc – local support groups, free masks, guidance, etc.: https://bit.ly/3uWBSXz