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Government*Horizons and National Organization on Disability's
Emergency Preparedness Initiative Present:
Disability and Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference
(Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery)
Registration is now closed for this event. You may still register at the door by bringing this form with you the day of the event.
January
8-9, 2008
Capital Hilton, Washington, DC
“Excellent orating skills and knowledge of subject.” ”As a novice in the Emergency Management field, this was an excellent crash course that provide me with the tools necessary to carry out my job as a seasoned professional.”
-Elizabeth Phillips, Lead Research Analyst, EMS, Imap Data, Inc.
“Simply amazing. Very engaging and passionate. One of the best I have ever seen! VERY INTELLIGENT!”
- Mike Griffin, Senior Associate, Vertical Integration
“Excellent class! A must for any federal employee in the facilities and emergency preparedness field.”
- John Glover, Security Program Manager, U.S. Court
Keynote Speaker: The
Honorable Tom Ridge, former Secretary of the Department of Homeland
Security and Chairman of the National Organization on Disability
Day
1
Registration Time: 7:00 am
Program Starts: 8:00 am
Wrap-up:
4:30 pm
Day
2
Registration
Time: 7:00 am
Program Starts: 8:00 am
Wrap-up:
12:30 pm
**If you require any
special needs services, such as C.A.R.T./Captioning, Sign Interpretation,
Descriptive Narration or amenities of services animals, please contact
Brian Lake at (703) 807-2753 or by email at blake@marketaccess.org**
About
This Conference
The Disability and Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference will provide technical assistance on aspects of emergency management planning and response for people with disabilities and special needs. Recent disasters have made us aware of plans and operational procedures related to response and recovery to these populations in any natural or non-natural disaster. This conference will bring together Federal, State, and local experts to discuss day-to-day challenges in planing for their vulnerable populations. You will learn new concepts currently used or being developed to address disability and special needs planning in their jurisdictions.
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Who Should Attend:
-
Federal.
State, and Local Government Officials
- Emergency
Managers and Planners
- First
Responders
- Law
Enforcement
- Military
- Hospitals
- Security
Managers
- Paramedics
- Medical
- Disability
Advocates
- Disability
Service Providers
- Disability
Policy Makers
- Community-Based
Service Providers
- Private
businesses
Conference
Agenda/Speakers
7:00 - 8:00 am |
Registration/Continental Breakfast:
Sponsored by
Homeland Defense Journal |
8:00 – 8:05 am |
Metropolitan Police Department,
Special Operations Division Color Guard |
8:05 - 8:15 am |
Opening Remarks:
Hilary Styron,
Executive Director, Emergency Preparedness Initiative, National
Organization on Disability |
8:15 - 9:00 am |
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Tom Ridge, Chairman, National
Organization on Disability |
9:00 – 9:45 am |
Panel: Volunteer and Donation Management for People with
Disabilities
Michael-Anne Gomez,
Executive Director, Volunteer Center, Howard County, MD
Marcie Roth,
Executive Director and CEO, National Spinal Cord Injury
Association |
9:45 – 10:15 am |
Networking Break:
Sponsored by
Homeland Defense Journal |
10:15 - 11:15 pm |
Panel: ADA Guidelines from Department of Justice for Mass
Care/Sheltering
Olegario D. Cantos VII, Esq.,
Special Counsel to the Acting Assistant Attorney General, Civil
Rights Division, Department of Justice
Jeanine Worden,
Deputy Section Chief in the Disability Rights Section of the
Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice |
11:15 - 12:00 pm |
Panel: Tests, Training, and Exercises
Carl Cameron,
President,
Inclusion Research
Debbie Fulmer, Emergency Management Planning Specialist, Civil Rights
and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland
Security "TOPOFF 4: Consideration of Special Needs
Populations in Disaster Exercises" |
12:00 - 1:15 am |
Lunch Keynote:
Cindy Daniel,
National Disability Coordinator, FEMA:
Sponsored by
Homeland Defense Journal |
1:15 – 2:00 pm |
Panel: Education for People with Disabilities and First
Responders
Rebecca Hansen,
EAD & Associates
Neil McDevitt,
CEPIN |
2:00 – 2:30 pm |
Networking Break:
Sponsored by
Homeland Defense Journal |
2:30 - 3:30 pm |
Panel: Registries and Online Resources for Special
Needs Communities
Calvin I.
Brown,
Office of
Emergency Management, Fort Worth, TX
David
Moss,
GIS
Programmer/Analyst, Office of Emergency Management, Fort Worth,
TX
Mary J.
Goepfert,
MPA, APR, CPM, Instructor, Field Training Unit, New Jersey
Office of Emergency Management
Judy Miller, President, NinthWave Media |
3:30 – 3:45 pm |
Terry Gainer,
Sergeant at Arms, United States Senate |
3:45 – 4:00 pm |
Andrew S. Levy,
Senior Managing Consultant, IBM |
4:00 – 4:30 pm |
Marko Bourne, Director
of Policy and Plans,
Federal
Emergency Management Agency |
4:30 pm |
Day 1
Adjournment |
|
Day 2 |
7:00 – 8:00 am |
Continental
Breakfast:
Sponsored by
Homeland Defense Journal |
8:00 – 8:05 am |
Opening
Remarks,
Hilary Styron,
Executive Director, Emergency Preparedness Initiative, National
Organization on Disability |
8:05 – 8:45 am |
Morning
Keynote:
Ken Fisher,
Office of
Emergency Preparedness, City of New Orleans, LA |
8:45 – 9:30 am |
Panel: What
Corporations Need to Know About Employees with Disabilities
Carol Glazer,
Executive Director, National EmployAbility Partnership, National
Organization on Disability
Larry Crabtree,
Vice President of Operations, ServiceSource,
Inc.
Katherine McCary, Vice President, SunTrust Banks, Inc. |
9:30 – 10:00 am |
Networking
Break:
Sponsored by
Homeland Defense Journal |
10:00 – 11:00
am |
Panel: Local
Emergency Management Going the Distance
Darrell L.
Darnell,
Director,
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, Government of
the District of Columbia
Jim Davis,
Emergency Management Coordinator, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Dina Maniotis, New York City, Office of Emergency
Management |
11:00 – 12:00
pm |
Panel:
Faith-Based Efforts and Disabilities in Disasters
John Kim Cook,
Director, Center for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives,
Department of Homeland Security
Joann Hale,
Emergency Response Specialist, Church World Service |
12:00 -12:30 pm |
Closing
Keynote:
Chris Geldart,
Director,
National Capitol Region Office of Coordination, Department of
Homeland Security |
12:30 pm |
Closing
Remarks,
Hilary Styron,
Executive Director, Emergency Preparedness Initiative, National
Organization on Disability |
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Early Registrants Include:
Administation for Children & Families, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Allegheny Co. of Behaviorel Health, Mental Health Specialist
American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter, Health Services/Disaster Mental Health
American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter, Director, Disaster Services
American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter, External Relations Officer
ANCOR, Government Relations Assistant
Arkansas Department of Health, Agency Program Coordinator
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), Senior Analyst, Infectios Disease
AUCD, Program Manager
Booze Allen Hamilton, Senior Associate
Booze Allen Hamilton, Associate Behavioral Scientist
Booze Allen Hamilton, Senior Consultant
Booze Allen Hamilton, Associate Behavioral Scientist
Booze Allen Hamilton, Consultant
Booze Allen Hamilton, Senior Consultant
Broward County, ADA Administrator
Broward County, Chair
Broward County, ADA Analyst I
Carroll County Government, Emergency Management Planner
Carroll County Health Dept., Community Health Nurse
City of Alexandria, Emergency Management Planner
City of MN Dept. of Health & Family Support, Preparedness Specialist
Community Emergency Response Team , Service Emergency Response Team Manager
County of San Diego, Administrative Analyst
DC Fire & EMS Dept, Fire Inspector
DDSD/OKDHS, Programs Administrator
Delta Development Group, Inc., Mmergency Preparedness & Response
Dept of Medical Assistance Services, Program Supervisor
Division of Disabliity Resources and Educational Services (DRES) / U. of Illiniois, Assistant Director, Non-Academic Support Services
DOL, Continuity Program Manager
DOL, Emergency Response Coordinator
DOL, Continuity Specialist
Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management, Special Needs Coordinator
Fannie Mae, Crisis Manager
Federal Transit Administration, Transportation Program Specialist
Genesis Asst Protection, President
ICPS, Interim Director
Indiana Regional Medical Center, Planning Consultant
Joint Task Force Civil Support, Deputy Surgeon
JP Morgan, Corporate Fire Life Safety
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, Emergency Preparedness Consultant
Kay Center for E-Health Research, Program Coordinator
Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities, Administrative Specialist III
Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities, Executive Director
Kern County Dept. of Human Services, Emergency Services Manager
Kern County Dept. of Human Services, Administrative Coordinator
Keystone Human Services, Keystone Human Services
Keystone Human Services, VP, Quality & Clinical Services
LA DHH/OAD, Program Manager
Lee County Emergency Management, Chief of Planning
Lee County Emergency Management, Administrative Specialist
Library of Congress, Emergency Management Specialist
Mercy Medical Airlift, Washington Representative
Miami Dade Cty Commission, Commissioner
Mid America Alliance, CDC Public Health Advisor
Minnesota Dept. of Health, Special Populations Coordinator
Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities, Executive Director
Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services,
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health, Asst Coord. Disaster Readiness
MO Dept of Health & Senior Svcs, Special Needs Population Liaison
Mobile County Emergency Management Agency, Plans and Operations Officer II
Montgomery Co Public Health, Nurse Mgr
Nassau County Department of Health, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
National Institute of Health (NIH), Emergency Mgmt. Specialist
New Editions Consulting, Accessibility Specialist
NISH, Event Mgr
NISH, Manager, Board Affairs
NISH, Senior Manager Grassroots Advocacy
NISH, Senior Activities Specialist
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities, Emergency Planning Coordinator
North Central Region , Planning Support Analyst
North Central Region , Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator
Oakland Cty. Community Mental Health Authority, Physical Plant and Equip.Manager
Organize for Action, Consultant
PA Dept of Health, Special Program Administrator
Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health, Public Health Preparedness Coordinator for Special Populations
RAND, Associate Behavioral Scientist
Raytheon Technical Services, Program Manager
Senior Program Consultant, Senor Program Consultant
Southeastern Regional , Planning & Collaboration Director
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Crisis Director
Sutter Health, Environmental Consultant
Temple University, Technical Support Specialist
Temple University, Research Associate
University of Arkansas For Med. Sciences Part., Emergency Preparedness Liaison
US Coast Guard, Family Resource Specialist
US Coast Guard, Assistant Persons with Disabilities Programs Manager
US Dept. of Commerce, Health & Safety Specialist
USDA APHIS, Occupational Safety & Health Manager
USSAAC, Boardmember and Partner
Walleska Bliss, Research Associate
Washenaw Cty. Comm. Support & Treatment , Mental Health Professional
Washenaw Cty. Comm. Support & Treatment , Executive Director
Westchester County Emergency, Emergency Manager
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities, Emergency Mgmt Coord.
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities, Coordinator for Community Inclusion
Previous
Attendees Include:
(click here to view previous attendees)
What previous attendees said about this conference:
“I enjoyed the presentation thoroughly. LTC Mitchell’s enthusiasm is contagious.”
- Justin M. Page, Security Specialist, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
“LTC Mitchell is a wonderful facilitator.”
- Eddy Valdes, President, World Class Solutions Group, Inc.
“Conference was excellent, great networking and innovative ideas!” -Rebecca Bauder, Disaster & Emergency Planning Coordinator, Pathways, Inc.
“Excellent information, gives a person a lot to think about and resources available.” -Mary Morton, Planner/Firefighter/Paramedic/Hazmat Specialist, City of Chesapeake, VA
“(Conference)…was inspirational, informative, validating, motivating, humbling and worthwhile for me to attend. There will be positive influences at my EP for special populations work at the local level.” -Smith Pineo, Public Health Program Specialist, Kern County Department of Public Health
"I came here with objectives on what I wanted from the conference and not only got answers to meet those objectives but now have a network of contacts to help me so I do not reinvent the wheel.” -Susan Sanderson, Emergency Management Specialist/CERT Program Manager, City of Detroit/Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Sponsors
Compelled by the attacks of September
11, 2001, NOD launched the Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI)
to ensure that emergency managers address disability concerns and
that people with disabilities are included in all levels of
emergency preparedness- planning, response, and recovery.
In the first few years of the program, EPI became firmly established
within the emergency management industry and disability advocacy
organizations. Since then, EPI has remained the nationally
recognized leader in emergency preparedness for people with
disabilities and special needs. EPI Director
Hilary Styron
and the rest of the EPI staff are continuing their national
outreach, education, and awareness efforts to ensure that people
with disabilities take measures to prepare themselves for
emergencies; to ensure that preparedness officials across the
country are including people with disabilities in the planning,
training and exercises, and response activities being undertaken at
the community level; and to ensure that people with disabilities are
themselves taking an active role in participating alongside
preparedness officials before, during, and after an emergency. EPI
is proud to have established coalitions and working partnerships
amongst the emergency management and first responder community, as
well as several disability related organizations and their
constituents.
Platinum Sponsors:
IBM provides solutions to many of the challenges faced by our dedicated public safety clients. From advanced video and data analytics … to information sharing and collaboration … to real-time interoperable communications… our mission is to help our clients their serve and protect their communities as effectively as possible.
IBM’s leading edge public safety solutions in conjunction with our thought leadership in accessibility and adaptive technology can help your community plan, identify, communicate and respond more effectively to meet the needs of all citizens during emergency situations. More information on IBM solutions for public safety is also available at www.ibm.com/government
Silver
Sponsors:
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Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of management consulting for businesses and governments for more than 90 years. Integrating the full range of consulting capabilities, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions.
Corporate Sponsors:
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The Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network (CEPIN) project at Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc (TDI) is a premier provider of FEMA-recognized training solutions. Starting with its "Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to disaster preparedness" course, CEPIN has quickly become a leader in developing emergency preparedness training for special needs populations.
The Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness(DPC), works to ensure individuals with disabilities and special needs are included in disaster readiness planning and implementation. DPC cooperates with federal, state and local agencies responsible for emergency planning and management as well as training private and public organizations serving vulnerable populations. Resources are available at www.disabilitypreparedness.org
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EAD & Associates, LLC is a unique, woman-owned small business that provides expertise in emergency management and special needs planning, a distinct discipline that ensures that people with physical, sensory, and/or cognitive disabilities are prepared for man-made or natural disasters and emergencies and their consequences.
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The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters. IAEM is a premier international organization of emergency management professionals. Our mission is to serve our members by providing information, networking and professional opportunities, and to advance the emergency management profession.
Coffee Break Sponsors:
Reeves EMS has been manufacturing, selling and servicing emergency medical products in the U.S. for over 90 years. Our products include Flexible Stretchers for patient movement and decontamination, quick erect decontamination shelters as well as custom gear bags. Reeves EMS also offers a scalable Rapid Deployment Medical Facility (RDMF) that provides triage and intensive care capabilities in close proximity to the incident area. Our products and services continue to meet and exceed the exacting standards of today’s Emergency Health Care Professional.
Media Sponsors:
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Homeland Defense Journal is the first and most trusted independent monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to covering issues of critical importance to U.S. homeland security and defense. Each month, the industry’s leading journalists and experts provide in-depth coverage and analysis of programs, projects, new initiatives, government funding and innovative products that help keep America safe, strong and secure.
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INDUSTRY AND SOLUTIONS PROVIDERS: Our sponsors and exhibitors
will have a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services
to leading government decision-makers and leaders. If you would like
to learn more about this event and ways in which our market research
and media outlets can assist your sales program, please contact
Jonathan Emery,
(703) 894-1097.
Contact Us
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Customer Service at
(703) 807-2758
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Jonathan Emery,
(703) 894-1097
**If
you require any special needs services, such as C.A.R.T./Captioning,
Sign Interpretation, Descriptive Narration or amenities of services
animals, please contact Brian Lake at (703) 807-2753 or by email at
blake@marketaccess.org**
Registration
Fee
-
Industry - $595 per person
Small
Business (<100 employees) - $545 per person
Government
- $495 per person
- Non-Profits-
$445 per person
Registration Options
Registration is now closed for this event. You may still register at the door by bringing this form with you the day of the event.
Registrations
are payable by Visa, American Express, Mastercard, company check or
government purchase order.
CANCELLATION POLICY: You may designate
a substitute in writing any time before the event. If you need to
cancel your registration, you must send your notice in writing and
will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds are given for
cancellations received one week prior to the event start date or later.
PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee.
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Location and Hotel Information
The conference will be held at
the
Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20036 (202) 393-1000. The
hotel is located only a few blocks from 3 different
Metro Stations: Farragut North (Red Line), Farragut
West (Blue & Orange Lines), McPherson Square (Blue &
Orange Lines). Directions can be viewed
here.
The
Capital Hilton is holding a small block of guest rooms available at
the rate of $179+tax. To secure a room, you must contact the
Capital Hilton at
(202) 393-1000 by
December 14, 2007 and mention "Special
Needs Conference"
to get this rate.
Alternate Hotels
Doubletree Washington (.3 miles from Capital
Hilton)
1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 232-7000
Rates from $369+tax
Rouge
Hotel (.4 miles from Capital Hilton)
1315 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 232-8000
Rates from $289+tax
Courtyard Washington Embassy Row (.4 miles from
Capital Hilton)
1600 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-8000
Rates from $299+tax
Residence Inn Washington, DC/Vermont Avenue (.5
miles from Capital Hilton)
1199 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-1100
Rates from $329+tax
Washington Plaza (.6 miles from Capital Hilton)
10 Thomas Circle, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 842-1300
Rates from $259+tax
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