Council on Disability to Make Recommendations on Emergency Planning for People with Disabi

National Council on Disability to Make Recommendations on Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities

3/18/2005 1:08:00 PM

To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor

Contact: Mark S. Quigley of the National Council on Disability, 202-272-2004 or 202-272-2074 (TTY); Web: http://www.ncd.gov

News Advisory:

The National Council on Disability will release its report Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning at a news conference at 10 a.m. on April 15, at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

The report provides an overview for the Federal Government to build a solid and resilient infrastructure that should enable the government to include the diverse populations of people with disabilities in emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and homeland security programs. This infrastructure would incorporate technology, physical, program, and communication access. It would also include procurement and emergency programs and services.

For more information, contact Mark Quigley or Martin Gould at 202-272-2004 or 202-272-2074 TTY.

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NOTE: NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families.

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