Cindy Daniel Named FEMA's Disability Coordinator 

Release Date: June 21, 2007
Release Number: HQ-07-130

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Cindy Lou Daniel is the new disability coordinator for the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announced Administrator David Paulison.

Ms. Daniel will be responsible for providing guidance and coordination on emergency planning requirements and relief efforts for individuals with disabilities.

"As someone with a disability, Cindy has worked to empower all people with disabilities for more than 19 years.  I know her skills and experience will be an asset as we work together to build a new FEMA," Paulison said. 

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.

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

Last Modified: Thursday, 21-Jun-2007 12:59:54