Virus outbreak simulated event in N. Florida – Oct 17th
There are very few times where the disabled can help the first helpers on a scene to understand the best way to help those that are in trouble – this is one of them. Pandemic Pandemonium is an exercise for North Florida neighborhood and community leaders. The idea is to use real residents as a [...]
Red Cross does not help disabled in South Florida
While in South Florida Spinal Cord Resources had issues with the Red Cross refusing to transfer people in wheelchairs to commodes and to make westcot beds available during emergencies. According to the Department of Justice, anyone who is working for the county during an emergency must follow federal law and this means the ADA. The [...]
Miami-Dade tax vote hurt disabled
Miami-Dade county has been dealing with a steadily declining population as jobs dry up in the sunshine state. The county has been steadily firing city workers in order to keep the budget in balance but is at the point that they cannot release any more employees and still perform basic city and county functions. The [...]
States adding disabled to list of those to help in emergencies
For the first time in California, a disaster drill that was held in Riverside included disabled people. Up to this point, the state assumed that disabled people would either be helped by their caregivers, sent to hospitals or somehow make it out of the area before the disaster overwhelmed state and federal officials. The Riverside [...]
Florida releases Governor’s report on disabilities
Governor Crist has released the annual report on disabilities in the state of Florida. It is presented to the Governor in fulfillment of Section 3 of Executive Order 07-148, which directs the Commission to provide a written report detailing it’s recommendation for changes in Florida law and policy, its accomplishments in bringing about legislative and [...]
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