Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

​​​Managed the On Thin Ice Project, a three year project to address the emergency preparedness needs of persons with disabilities living in Canada’s far North.

The following publications were developed and made available in English and French as well as the indigenous languages of Inuktitut and Dene:

• Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities: A Northern Perspective;

• Facilities Accessibility Checklist;

• Suggested Best Practices for Northern Emergency Planning: Strategies for Inclusive Emergency Planning in Canada’s North; 

• Emergency Planning and Preparedness for People with Disabilities in Canada’s North: A Handbook

• Disability Awareness Training Presentation for First Responders;

• Tips and Tricks for First Responders

• Emergency Planning: Addressing the Needs of Students with Disabilities in Schools; 

• Lesson Plans on Disability and Inclusion for Schools