Niagara University First Responders Disability Awareness Training

Project Director David Whalen to present two day Emergency Management Disability Awareness Training at South Dakota Emergency Management Conference September 11th-12th
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council funds year for Emergency Management Disability Awareness Training
Project Director/Law Enforcement Master Trainer present to 180 CIT conference attendees
Project Director David Whalen accepts invitation to New York Governor's ADA celebration
NU DAT receives Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grant for Erie County (NY) Probation Officer Disability Awareness Training
NU and Community Services for Every1 Launch Law Enforcement Domestic Violence Developmental Disabilities Training
Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities Funds Year Three Emergency Management Disability Awareness Training
Louisiana approves Year Three Emergency Management Disability Awareness Training, increases funding for greater outreach
NYS Division of Criminal Justice services extends training contract for 2023-24 11th year working with Niagara University
Project Director working with Autism Society of America as strategic consultant to develop Autism Law Enforcement Training

COVID-19 Resources

Cultural Competence and Covid 19

Becoming a Culturally Competent Health Care Organization

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A Know Your Rights Guide for Transgender New Yorkers Navigating COVID-19

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COVID-19 & LGBTQ OLDER PEOPLE

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Disability Rights and Covid-19

Human Rights Watch: Making sure people with disabilities get their rights during Covid-19

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Disability Rights NY- Covid-19 Specific Podcast Series

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Letter Template To Use For Any Live News Updates Without ASL Access

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Office of Civil Rights - Civil Rights Laws and HIPAA Flexibilities That Apply During the COVID-19 Emergency

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DREDF-Preventing Discrimination in the Treatment of COVID-19 Patients: The Illegality of Medical Rationing on the Basis of Disability

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DREDF- Know Your Rights to Medical Care – COVID-19

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Communication First- COVID-19 Communication Rights Toolkit

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Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination During COVID-1

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Hospitals/Urgent Care Facilities

Preparing Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities for Medical Treatment at Hospitals-Form

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Northwest ADA Center- Accessibility at Drive-Thru Medical Sites

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Communications & Medical Access in the Hospital During Disasters: Temporary Recommendations for Hospitals and Medical Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Service Providers

Shelter from the Storm Supported Decision-Making and Emergency Planning

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Mental Health

WHO:Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During the COVID-19 outbreak

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Major Sam Cochran Says to Leaders, “Support and Keep Open Essential Mental Health Crisis Services”

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How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19

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SAMSHA Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And IsolationDuring An Infectious Disease Outbreak

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NAMI-COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

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Mental Health First Aid- Physical Distancing Signage
Mental Health First Aid - Anxiety and Depression Covid-19 Signage

Direct Support Professionals/Personal Care Aides

Working with Your Personal Attendant to Keep you Safe from Coronavirus

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NADSP- CORONAVIRUS 101 INFO FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

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Effective Communication

NFB-NEWSLINE®

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Emergency Access -RID

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A collection of resources for the Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and DeafBlind communities,and those that live, work, and ally with them, including interpreters, Support Service Providers, educators, parents, and relatives.
Niagara University Emergency Management Communication Card

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NAD-COVID-19: Video-Based Telehealth Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients

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NAD-DEAF/HARD OF HEARING/DEAFBLINDMEDICAL PLACARD

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Erie County, NY Communication Card
Communication First-COVID-19 Communication Rights Toolkit

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Risk Communication & UNICEF-Community Engagement for COVID-19-Engaging with Children and Adults with Disabilities

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Deaf Access Services- VRI Information

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Successful Communication with People with Disabilities

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Linguabee Free VRI at Testing Sites

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MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING-COVID-19 Communication Card

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Service Animals

Cornell University- Covid-19 and Service Animals

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Service Animal Plan

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Transportation

National Association of City Transportation Officials: Rapid Response: Tools for Cities

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Media and Journalism Ettiqutte and Guidance

Accessible Public Service Announcements Category B: Emergency Protective Measures- Fact Sheet

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ADA Press Conference Checklist

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University of Minnisota - Accessible Social Media

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National Center on Disability and Journalism- Disability Language Style Guide

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Center for Disability Rights- Press Guide

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Niagara University ADA Media Guidance Brochure

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Developmental / Intellectual Disability

Preparing Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities for Medical Treatment at Hospitals-Form

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National Down Syndrome Society- Down Syndrome & COVID-19

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Supporting Individuals with Autism Uncertain Times

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First Responders

The American Society of Evidence-Based Policing - LAW ENFORCEMENT COVID PORTAL

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What Firefighters and EMS Providers Need to Know about COVID-19

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COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

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Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for COVID-19 in the United States

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NENA- 9-1-1 & COVID-19A Report on PSAPs During the Pandemic

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COVID-19 and Healthcare Responder Stress Information

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COVID-19 RESPONDER SELF-TRIAGE CHECKLIST

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TIPS for First Responders Flip Book

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CDC Law Enforcement Covid-19 Guidence

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What law enforcement personnel need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Plain Language Resources for People with Disabilities

Plain Language Covid-19 Informatiom- Spanish

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How to Stay Healthy From Covid-19

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COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilitie

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Informing Families-My COVID-19 Plan

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NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities- COVID-19 In Plain Language

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Special Olympics COVID-19 Plain English Resource