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 in Rural Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs
2016
· University of Iowa,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This article discusses disaster preparedness strategies and behaviors among rural families with children who have special health care needs. The study aimed to explore the …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
This document contains national care coordination standards for children and youth with special health care needs. It highlights the importance of warm handoffs, where healthcare …
Emergency Preparedness (State of New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability)
This webpage is provided for both families and healthcare providers. It provides links to resources and information on emergency preparedness tools for families, caregivers and …
Teaching Our Children to Become Self Advocates
2020
· Disability Rights Florida
This webinar is about teaching children with disabilities to be self-advocates. It explains the importance of self-advocacy, which means speaking up for oneself and making …
Home and Living Resources
This webpage provides resources for people with special health care needs, focusing on home and living accommodations. It describes challenges like driving and navigating buildings, …
Impact of Disasters on Children with Complex and/or Special Needs
This video discusses how disasters affect children with special needs, including the challenges they face, like losing power for medical equipment or needing special care …
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 …