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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).

FEMA Accessible: CDC Helping Children With Disabilities During an Emergency
2019 · Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This video describes how to prepare for emergencies if you have a child with disabilities. Families should make an emergency kit with food, water, and …
Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs
2019 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This policy statement provides guidance on safely transporting children with special health care needs. It describes the importance of using proper car seats and restraints …
Evacuating Under Fire: Children with Special Healthcare Needs in Disaster
2019 · University of Colorado
The article describes the challenges faced by families with children who have special healthcare needs during disasters, like wildfires. It highlights the importance of emergency …
Emergency Preparedness for Families of Children with Disabilities
2019 · Navigate Life Texas (NLT)
This webpage is about preparing for emergencies if you have a child with disabilities. It describes making a plan, like knowing where to go and …
Preparing Families of Technology-Dependent Children for Emergencies
2019 · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, · Columbia University
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 …
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 …

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