Three Keys to Emergency Prep as a Wheelchair User
United Spinal’s Emergency Preparedness Working Group recently discussed practical ways to evaluate and strengthen emergency plans.
Vote for Ready to Roll to Amplify the Need for Accessible Disaster Relief
Ready to Roll has been named a finalist for the Anthem Community Voice awards and we need your help to amplify the need for more accessible disaster preparedness and response.
Safe Rooms Save Lives: What You Need to Know
Here’s how to prepare a safe room and storm shelter so you’re ready if disaster strikes.
Generators and Emergency Preparedness
Our members share the importance of generators in emergency preparedness planning.
Helping Wheelchair Users Recover from Disaster, One Grant at a Time
Hurricanes, wildfires and windstorms shattered the lives of these five wheelchair users. Our Ready to Roll program helped them rebuild.
Ham Radio and Emergency Preparedness
Finding ways to communicate with others after a disaster is an important aspect of emergency preparedness. One option is a ham radio.
California wildfires: ‘disability adds layer of profound vulnerability’
The wildfires are a prime example that disabled people are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters.
Engaging with Your Local Office of Emergency Management
Getting involved in your Office of Emergency Management can help ensure the disability community is safe during a disaster.
Tornado Preparedness for the Disability Community
Help members of the disability community stay safe before, during, and after a tornado.
The Wheelchair Emergency Preparedness Compendium You Always Wanted
This emergency preparedness resource is an informative guide to help wheelchair users prepare for any type of disaster.