Bad things happen to good people.  At some point, we will all experience a natural or man-caused disaster, or go through personal issues that can seriously disrupt our family's lives just like any other disaster.  While being prepared is vital for everyone, the 61+ million American adults with disabilities face additional challenges preparing for, responding to, and recovering from these events.

A team of Purdue Extension Educators and Indiana PREPared just released "Inclusive Emergency Preparedness", a teaching resource designed to assist all families in preparing for disaster or emergency situations, with an emphasis on ensuring safety for those with disabilities.

These materials are designed for Extension Educators, teachers, and volunteers to teach a 1-hour lesson.  The resources include a slide set with full instructor notes, a handout summary sheet, a Go-Bag prepping checklist, and a fillable PDF template for developing a family emergency plan.  While designed as a teaching module, anyone can use the resources to help your family prepare for emergencies and disasters.

Click below to access our "Inclusive Emergency Preparedness" resource site.