National, state, and local communities must be ready to respond when emergencies or disasters occur. But gaps remain that ensure people with disabilities can safely evacuate or have supplies to shelter-in-place.
During times of emergency or disaster, typical means of communication can become unreliable. When communication and access to resources becomes altered, having a support system becomes very important.
United Spinal Association created the “Ready to Roll” initiative focused on disaster preparedness for individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders.
As I celebrate my first anniversary, I want to take a moment to reflect on first principles for Disability Employment Awareness Month, and think about the journey that brought me here.
Q&A with United Spinal’s Program Director Michele Lee.
Leonard Mayberry – rodeo worker, welder, steel worker, supervisor of a city crew – shares his new life story beginning at June 30 2018, about 2:30 in the afternoon.
The McKenzie Delis Foundation, a charitable organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion , and Ipsos, the third largest market research company globally, recently announced the launch of the first-ever comprehensive review of corporate practices against 10 facets of workplace…
People with spinal cord injuries may no longer receive pain signals in their brain when something is irritating their skin. The result can be abrasions, openings in the skin or much deeper issues like pressure ulcers. This video from Moss…
Being a person who uses a wheelchair has strongly conditioned my experience of the pandemic, and not simply from the perspective of health and safety: I’ve also noticed a silver lining to the disruption it has caused.
Paul Amadeus Lane is joined by 3 experts who will provide advice and best practices on how to prepare for and implement a successful disaster recovery plan.