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 Safety for People with Disabilities
2023
· American Red Cross
This webpage addresses disaster preparedness for families with children with disabilities to improve disaster preparedness capabilities. It outlines ways to create an emergency plan, as …
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Disaster Preparedness for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
This website offers comprehensive guidance, tools, and resources to ensure the safety and well-being of this vulnerable population during emergencies. From emergency planning to specific …
At-Risk/Special Needs Populations During Radiologic Emergencies
This webpage describes how to help at-risk and special needs groups during radiologic emergencies. It highlights the importance of planning for vulnerable populations like the …
HHS Child and Adolescent Health Emergency Planning Toolkit
This toolkit helps prepare for emergencies involving children with special health care needs. It describes how to plan, respond, recover, and build community resilience. The …
Be Hurricane Ready
2023
· Texas Children's Hospital
This course offers resources and videos to help families prepare for hurricanes. It encourages parents of children with complex care needs to register for the …
Bridging the Gap, How Interprofessional Collaboration Can Support Emergency Preparedness for Children With Disabilities and Their Families: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
This study explores how different professionals can work together to help families with children who have disabilities prepare for emergencies. It describes the need for …