Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities:
An Interagency Seminar of Exchange
for Federal Managers

December 2-3, 2003

Summary Report

ABOUT THIS REPORT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

Scope and Importance of the Issue
Background on the Seminar

PART I: OPENING AND KEYNOTE REMARKS

Opening Remarks by W. Roy Grizzard, Jr.,Ed.D., ODEP Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor
Keynote Remarks by Secretary Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Department of Labor

PART II: PLENARY SESSIONS

Setting the Stage: The Importance of Emergency Preparedness in a Time of Uncertainty
Lessons Learned: Perspectives from Federal Managers and Employees with Disabilities
Federal Agency Showcase: Emergency Preparedness Plans that Involve People with Disabilities

Department of Labor (DOL)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency (DOD/DIA)

Situations and Solutions: Exchanging Innovative Ideas
Putting it All Together: Strengthening Your Agency's Emergency Plan

Development
Implementation
Maintenance and the Future

PART III: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1. Communicating with Employees
2. Equipment Decisions
3. On-Site Virtual Tour of Department of Labor’s Emergency Preparedness Effective Practices
4. Egress
5. Support Mechanisms
6. Regional and Field Office Considerations
7. Individualizing Emergency Plans

CONCLUSION: PREVAILING THEMES

Communication with Employees
Agency Budget and Personnel Commitment
Flexibility
Practice

RESOURCES

APPENDICES

Agenda
Opening Remarks by W. Roy Grizzard, Jr., Ed.D.
Keynote Remarks by Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao

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