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).
Disaster Preparedness and Family Members with Disabilities
This video is about disaster preparedness for families with members who have disabilities. It describes the importance of having a plan and supplies ready, like …
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Children With Disabilities in the Context of Disaster: A Social Vulnerability Perspective
2010
· Colorado State University
This article reviews how children with disabilities are affected during disasters. It describes that these children face more challenges, such as higher poverty rates and …
California Child Care Disaster Plan
This webpage describes the California Child Care Disaster Plan, which helps child care providers prepare for emergencies. It provides related resources and steps to create …
C6 Seminar Series: Collaborative Conversations with Families to Advance the Clinical Care of Children with Medical Complexities and Disabilities [Playlist]
This series of 10 videos discusses children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) issues. focuses on improving care for children with medical complexities …
Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Tips for First Responders
2018
· University of Hawaii
This mobile application provides tips for first responders, addressing everyday disaster readiness and situations with different populations. Tips are provided on topics such as working …
Tips For Working With Special Needs Children
This blog post describes helpful tips for working with children who have special needs. It suggests being patient, using clear and simple instructions, and creating …
Preparing Families of Technology-Dependent Children for Emergencies
This study was conducted to assess the emergency preparedness of families with children who rely on medical devices during power outages. An 8-point checklist was …
STARS Overview: Special Needs Tracking Awareness and Response System for First Responders
This video explains the STARS program, which helps first responders track and respond to people with special needs during emergencies. The system gives important information …
STARS: Special Needs Tracking & Awareness Response System
This webpage describes the STARS program, which helps track and support children with special needs during emergencies. The system collects important medical information about each …
Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
This webpage offers resources available for children who have complex medical needs. It lists programs, support services, and helpful links for families and caregivers. The …