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Building Inclusive Emergency Preparedness: Centering Resilience in the Disability Community

November 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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A conversation on how our communities can better support multiply marginalized people, particularly people with disabilities, in disaster preparedness and emergency response. Hear from Ciawanda McDonald, CEO of Disability Solutions for Independent Living, Inc., and Misty Dion, CEO of Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living, as they share real-world examples of community-led responses to disasters, COVID-19, and other emergencies. Moderated by Shaylin Sluzalis and Germán Parodi from The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, we’ll explore the ecosystem of organizations already doing this critical work, discuss Pennsylvania-specific disaster risks like flooding and extreme heat, and provide concrete ways you can advocate for more inclusive emergency planning in your community.

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  • Online with Zoom