Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
This collection features resources focused on supporting Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).
Especially Safe: An Inclusive Approach to Safety Preparedness in Educational Settings
2022
· Safe and Sound Schools
This webinar focuses on making schools safer for everyone. It describes how important it is to include all students, especially those with special needs, in …
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Disabled Students Are Left Behind In School Shooting Responses
2019
· Center for American Progress
This commentary highlights how disabled students are often overlooked during school shooting responses. It describes the lack of proper plans and resources to ensure their …
Disaster Preparedness in Families With Children With Special Health Care Needs
The article discusses the challenges faced by children with special health care needs (CSHCN) in terms of disaster preparedness. A study conducted at the Arkansas …
Addressing the Needs of Children With Disabilities Experiencing Disaster or Terrorism
2017
· Texas A&M University,
· Sonoma State University
This paper reviews how psychosocial factors impact children with disabilities in the face of disasters or terrorism. Adults with disabilities face more risks during disasters …
A Mixed-Method Analysis: Disaster Preparedness of Families With Children With Access and Functional Needs
2020
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health,
· University of Southern California
This study looks at how families with children who have special needs prepare for disasters. It finds that many of these families are not ready, …
Children and Adolescents with Disabilities and Exposure to Disasters, Terrorism, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review
This review examines the impact of disasters and terrorism on children (ages 0-17) with disabilities and their families, as well as the effects of the …
The Preparedness of Schools to Respond to Emergencies in Children: A National Survey of School Nurses
This article discusses the importance of schools being prepared to handle pediatric emergencies by establishing emergency-response plans and training staff and students in first aid …