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).
15 'til 50 MCI Toolkit Library (Pediatric Version)
2024
· Children's Hospital of Orange County,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)
This toolkit includes a template that was created to augment a current patient surge plan or to assist in developing a facility's pediatric surge plan. …
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American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
2013
· American Red Cross
This video is about disaster preparedness for people with disabilities. It describes the importance of having a plan that includes emergency contacts, medical information, and …
The Disaster Information Needs of Families of Children With Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review
This review assessed evidence for the best ways to meet the disaster information needs of families whose children require special healthcare. The studies show a …
Prepare your Child with Special Needs for School Emergencies
2020
· County of Los Angeles
Preparing a child with special needs for school emergencies is crucial due to various potential situations like lockdowns, evacuations, and natural disasters. Collaboration with the …
Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Disaster Management
2021
· YB Ophthalmic Clinic,
· Inje University
The article is about making sure children with disabilities are included in disaster plans. It describes how these children often face extra challenges during emergencies, …
Sexual Violence Against Children with Disabilities in Humanitarian Settings
This 52-minute webinar examines the problem of sexual violence against children with disabilities in places affected by crises, like wars or natural disasters. It describes …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …