Emergency Preparedness and People With Disabilities in New Mexico: Collaboration & Partnerships Cate McClain, MD Center for Development and Disability University of New Mexico

NEW MEXICO ACTIVITIES

Agenda Policy development Research Product development Technical assistance and training The CDD has established a wide range of collaborative efforts with public and non- profit organizations in New Mexico and nationally in:

First New Mexico Task Force ( ) Conducted research on needs of targeted populations Made recommendations to changes in numerous policies and services

Tips for First Responders

Second Task Force on Targeted Populations ( ) Wards of the State People with Disabilities Chronic Substance Abusers and Chronically Mentally Ill Independent Seniors

Statewide Survey of Emergency Managers (2006) Desired information about people with disabilities Priorities for emergency managers in serving people with disabilities

“The Prepared Community” Training and Technical Assistance Program Phase One (2005): Responding to Individuals with Disabilities Phase Two (2006): Community Health Councils & Community Outreach Phase Three (2007): Preparing Communities to Respond to Disasters: All Response is Local

Research on the impact of Hurricane Katrina

American Association on Health and Disability

The New Target Capability On Functional And Medical Needs Version 3 of the “Target Capability List” issued by the Department of Homeland Security will include disability through a new Capability on “functional and medical support sheltering.” Representatives of Federal, State, Research and Advocacy Communities A functional approach to disability

For More Information: Anthony Cahill Center for Development and Disability 2300 Menaul Boulevard NE Albuquerque, NM (505) phone (505) fax