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).
Be Ready: Tips for Families of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
This webpage provides tips for families with children and youth who have special healthcare needs to prepare for emergencies and disasters. It describes the importance …
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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 …
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 …
Emergency Kit Checklist: Kids and Families
This webpage provides a checklist for creating an emergency kit for families with children. It describes the essential items needed, such as water, food, first …
The Road to Readiness: Preparing your Family for Disasters
This toolkit explains how families can prepare for disasters, highlighting the importance of considering children's unique needs and involving them in planning. It offers guidance …
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 …
Five Steps for Inclusive Communication: Engaging People with Disabilities
This fact sheet provides guidance on how to communicate effectively with people who have disabilities. It describes five key steps to ensure communication is inclusive …
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 …