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Emergency Preparedness . For people with developmental and intellectual disabilities Presented by Linda McAuliffe Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Outline. General information Commonalities Areas to consider. Prevalence in Kentucky. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Emergency Preparedness For people with
developmental and intellectual disabilities
Presented by Linda McAuliffeDepartment for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
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OutlineGeneral informationCommonalitiesAreas to consider
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Prevalence in Kentucky 3.0% reported a visual disability 4.5% reported a hearing disability 10.4% reported an ambulatory disability 7.2% reported a cognitive disability 3.8% reported a self-care disability 7.9% reported an independent living
disability• 2011 Disability Status Report, prepared by Cornell University
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Kentucky Population (2012 census): 4,380,415 Majority of people with I/DD live with
family or their own household Of those who live in supervised
residential settings, approximately 76% live in supported living arrangements.
Source: The State of the State in Developmental Disabilities 2011 Braddock, Hemp, Rizzolo, Haffer, Tanis, and Wu
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Aging CaregiversThe estimated number of persons with I/DD living with aging caregivers in
2009 is 11,100.
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Goals of Emergency PreparednessPreparednessResponseRecoveryMitigationPrevention
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Preparedness: AssessmentEnvironmental
barriersPersonal Care Dietary needsEmotional issues
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Preparedness:Personal Support Network Create a network of trusted individuals
who can assist during an emergency Consider each setting Involve the network in pre-planning Make a Plan Practice!!
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Preparedness: Medical NeedsBe aware of medical
issuesHave a 7-day supply of
medicationEquipmentAlerts
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American Red Cross Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJQr4
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Response Communication
Alternate forms may be necessary Use visual aids if needed
Dignity and Respect Age Appropriate Look for behavioral cues
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Shelter The Americans with Disabilities
Act ensures that persons with developmental or cognitive disabilities have a right to use public shelters.
Some people may have difficulty with crowds and noise, experiencing sensory overload
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Agency Partnerships Commonwealth Council on
Developmental Disabilities Department for Public Health Community Mental Health Programs Supports for Community Living
Providers Service Providers
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Helpful Links Disability Statistics
http://www.disabilitystatistics.org/ Disability Preparedness
http://www.disastersrus.org/MyDisasters/disability/disability_preparedness.htm
Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities http://dbhdid.ky.gov/kdbhdid/default.asp
Kentucky ADA Office http://ada.ky.gov/
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Thank you for listening and most
importantly,for the work that
you do!!