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).
'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 …
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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 …
Especially Safe: An Inclusive Approach to Safety Preparedness in Educational Settings
2022
· Safe and Sound Schools
This webinar focuses on making schools safer for everyone. It describes how important it is to include all students, especially those with special needs, in …
Disabled Students Are Left Behind In School Shooting Responses
2019
· Center for American Progress
This commentary highlights how disabled students are often overlooked during school shooting responses. It describes the lack of proper plans and resources to ensure their …
Promoting Disaster Preparedness for Children with Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review
2022
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· University of Washington,
· St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City,
· University of the Philippines Manila
This article reviews how to prepare children with special healthcare needs for disasters. It describes that these children are at higher risk during emergencies and …