AbleThrive, Emergency Preparedness

Disaster Recovery Preparation for People with Disabilities

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On this episode of the United on Wheels podcast host 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. Some of you may keep canned goods, MRE’s and some medical supplies. However, for individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) this list also includes care, equipment and so much more. Please listen in so that you will be more adequately prepared to handle a catastrophic disaster.

Listen to the podcast here: http://unitedonwheels.blubrry.net/disaster-recovery-preparation/.

The podcast also highlights United Spinal’s Emergency Preparedness program called “Ready to Roll”, which is designed to assist in preserving the health and safety of individuals with SCI/D in times of uncertainty and upheaval due to natural or human-caused disasters through advanced planning, along with the preparation of professionals and local agencies.

To learn more about the Ready to Roll program, please visit: https://unitedspinal.org/ready-to-roll/.