Cindy Lou Daniel

Disability Coordinator

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FEMA's Disability Coordinator, Cindy Lou Daniel, joined the agency in June 2007.  As someone with a disability, she has worked to empower people with disabilities for more than 19 years.

Most recently, Ms. Daniel worked at the National Organization on Disability in their Emergency Preparedness Initiative.  She conducted research on the effects Hurricane Katrina had on people with disabilities and created an informational help desk for emergency agencies on various disability-related subjects.

In addition, Ms. Daniel did consulting work, including working with Fairfax County, Va. to develop a Special Medical Needs Shelter to be used in the event of a disaster.  She also worked with the American Red Cross to formulate a training curriculum for volunteers and emergency managers -- on assisting people with disabilities.  She has extensive experience training groups and individuals, including "first responders" and law enforcement personnel.

Earlier in her career, she worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service as a Person with Disabilities Program Manager, responsible for assisting the agency in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

She has served on the Homeland Security National Task Force on Emergency Planning dealing with people with disabilities.

Last Modified: Monday, 30-Jul-2007 13:59:05 EDT