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Regional Disability Integration Specialist Michael Houston Regional Disability Integration Specialist FEMA Region IV

Disability Integration Specialist, Region IV States in Region IV: Kentucky* Tennessee* Mississippi* Alabama* Georgia* Florida South Carolina North Carolina* * RDIS deployment in 2011 Michael Houston , FEMA Region IV, Regional Disability Integration Specialist

Disability Integration Specialist, Region IV A little background: How I got here What I’ve been doing since my arrival Deployed to North Carolina (Irene) State/FEMA Joint Field Office (Raleigh) Working in the field (A.I.R. with CR teams) Identifying and meeting with Disability Advocacy groups serving North Carolina The issues we face and the solutions to solve them Resources and solutions Working in partnership with the State Michael Houston , FEMA Region IV, Regional Disability Integration Specialist

Engaging the Whole Community in Disability Integration Build Stronger Coalitions Region-wide Georgia Coalition for PWD and Older Adults Things we’re working together on: Multiple Disability groups represented Whole Community Planning Identifying resource providers Centers for Independent Living GA Assistive Technology Program FNSS guidelines for GA Michael Houston , FEMA Region IV, Regional Disability Integration Specialist

Standard Operating Procedures Facing Not So Standard Standard Operating Procedures Do you have a plan for the unexpected? Example: What if a Disaster Recovery Center or shelter has: Accessibility challenges? Language challenges? Solutions: Independent Living Centers Local and State Resources American Sign Language Braille and Large Print Michael Houston , FEMA Region IV, Regional Disability Integration Specialist

Preparedness for those with Functional Needs Personal preparedness is important! Ensuring that all information is: Accessible Understandable Identifying Resources BEFORE a disaster strikes Integrate Resources into policies and procedures Michael Houston , FEMA Region IV, Regional Disability Integration Specialist

Preparing for a Disaster www.ready.gov Preparedness info, including: Making a disaster supply kit How to plan for a disaster What to do if you are in a disaster situation Michael Houston , FEMA Region IV, Regional Disability Integration Specialist

Questions? Contact: 3003 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA 30341 Office: 770-220-8831 Cell: 404-987-1064 Michael.Houston1@dhs.gov Michael Houston , FEMA Region IV, Regional Disability Integration Specialist