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).
STARS Overview: Special Needs Tracking Awareness and Response System for First Responders
This video explains the STARS program, which helps first responders track and respond to people with special needs during emergencies. The system gives important information …
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STARS: Special Needs Tracking & Awareness Response System
This webpage describes the STARS program, which helps track and support children with special needs during emergencies. The system collects important medical information about each …
Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
This webpage offers resources available for children who have complex medical needs. It lists programs, support services, and helpful links for families and caregivers. The …
'I Cannot Fall Apart Right Now.’ Kids With Disabilities and Their Families Struggle in Aftermath of Wildfire Displacement
2025
· California Health Report
The website describes how children with disabilities and their families face extra challenges after being forced to leave their homes because of wildfires. Many lose …
How to Connect with Local Emergency Services for Special Needs Support
This webpage describes how families with special needs can connect with local emergency services for help during disasters. It explains the importance of sharing information …
Sexual Violence Against Children with Disabilities in Humanitarian Settings
This 52-minute webinar examines the problem of sexual violence against children with disabilities in places affected by crises, like wars or natural disasters. It describes …
Disaster Tips
This webpage provides tips for handling different types of disasters, including chemical spills, biological exposure, radiological and nuclear events, and explosive incidents. It describes the …
Prepared4ALL: Whole Community Inclusive Emergency Planning
This online course explains how to include people with disabilities in emergency planning, especially during events like COVID-19. The course has eight lessons that cover …
The Prehospital Care of Children With Special Health Care Needs
This article discusses the growing number of children with special health needs, emphasizing the importance of tailored programs for their safe transportation and care. It …
Disasters, Schools, and Children: Disability at the Intersection
2020
· Texas A&M University,
· Sonoma State University,
· Winona State University,
· Middle Tennessee State University
This article explores how disasters affect schools and children, especially those with disabilities. It describes the challenges faced by disabled students during emergencies like natural …