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).
Developing a Special Needs Population in a Disaster: A Medical Reserve Corps Perspective
This video presentation looks at how the Medical Reserve Corps helps people with special needs during disasters. It explains the importance of planning and preparing …
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CYSHCN Wildfire and Public Safety Power Outage Preparation Webinar with COVID-19 Guidance
This webinar focuses on helping families with children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) prepare for wildfires and power outages during the COVID-19 …
Children With Disabilities in the Context of Disaster: A Social Vulnerability Perspective
2010
· Colorado State University
This article reviews how children with disabilities are affected during disasters. It describes that these children face more challenges, such as higher poverty rates and …
California Child Care Disaster Plan
This webpage describes the California Child Care Disaster Plan, which helps child care providers prepare for emergencies. It provides related resources and steps to create …
C6 Seminar Series: Collaborative Conversations with Families to Advance the Clinical Care of Children with Medical Complexities and Disabilities [Playlist]
This series of 10 videos discusses children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) issues. focuses on improving care for children with medical complexities …
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 …
Tips For Working With Special Needs Children
This blog post describes helpful tips for working with children who have special needs. It suggests being patient, using clear and simple instructions, and creating …
Children with Disabilities and Disaster Preparedness: A Case Study of Christchurch
2015
· University of Auckland
The article focuses on how children with disabilities are affected during disasters, using Christchurch as a case study. It describes the challenges these children face …
Preparing Families of Technology-Dependent Children for Emergencies
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 …
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, …