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Dr. Georgina Peacock
Children may be afraid of the disaster recurring & ask, "Will it come again?" Nightmares common. Reassure & tell them #Sandy has passed.
Dr. Coleen Boyle
Dr. Althea Grant
Impacted by #Sandy? Locate sickle cell disease health care providers/resources/services where you are. http://go.usa.gov/YGq4
Susanna Visser
#Sandy: Helping someone in wheelchair? They may be able to transfer themselves. Be respectful of their independence. #disability
#Sandy: When helping someone w/mobility disability, avoid putting pressure on arms/legs/chest if you carry them.
After #Sandy, very normal for children to be afraid, maybe for long time. They need kindness/understanding from parents.
#Sandy: Make sure flood-damaged surfaces are disinfected to protect your children from exposure to toxins. http://bit.ly/VBoNFr
#Sandy: If someone is helping you shelter b/c you have a #disability, explain how they can best assist you.
Dr. Chris Portier
Don't eat food that smells or looks bad, or has touched floodwater. When in doubt, throw it out. #Sandy http://go.usa.gov/YwPd
Unsure about your food after the power goes out? #Sandy http://go.usa.gov/YwPd
Children are at highest risk during #Sandy clean-up. Keep children safe until clean-up complete. http://bit.ly/VBoNFr
#Sandy: Floods pose special danger to children. Watch for dangerous situations/learn how to keep kids safe. http://youtu.be/Lx5eTeyLx0I
Impacted by #Sandy? Need specialized care for bleeding disorder? Locate hemophilia treatment center near you. http://go.usa.gov/YG3W
Clean up after #Sandy has its own issues: contamination of food or water, disinfecting play areas & more. http://bit.ly/VBoNFr
Check to make sure homebound seniors with disabilities are safe in the aftermath of #Sandy.
#Sandy: Power outages may impact medical services for people w/disabilities. Learn how to help: http://go.usa.gov/rNA4
McCollough: “The success of employees w/disabilities is all about communication. No one party can do it all.”
McCollough/disparities in employing people w/disabilities:: “Expectations for employees w/disabilities not same. These things must change."
McCollough - disparities in employing people w/disabilities:“Lack of education/training/understanding among employers/managers/supervisors.”
McCollough on why disparities in employing people w/disabilities: “Lack of understanding the need for appropriate/reasonable accommodation.”
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