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  • Fires, Disasters & Emergencies

    Disability Justice Approaches to Humanitarian Action

    September 5, 2019

    Critical questions that call for a collective reimagining of international development, foreign policy and humanitarian interventions.

    Webinar
  • Fires, Disasters & Emergencies

    A Disability Justice Approach to Disaster Assistance

    September 4, 2019

    Reimagine how we prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters/emergencies.

    Webinar
  • Fires, Disasters & Emergencies

    NDRN Testifies at Hearing to Improve Fire Safety

    June 21, 2017

    WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 7th, the National Fire Protection Association voted to amend codes and standards to improve accessibility and safety for people with disabilities.

    Press Release
  • Fires, Disasters & Emergencies

    Fire Protection Standards Put People with Disabilities at Risk

    June 6, 2017

    WASHINGTON – NDRN is deeply concerned that current fire codes violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and put people with disabilities at greater risk of injury in an emergency.

    Press Release
  • Fires, Disasters & Emergencies

    Disaster Preparedness Checklist

    February 15, 2017

    If you have special health care needs and you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, an area threatened by storm surge, it is essential to plan well in advance for the supplies you will need during evacuation from your home and for sheltering in another area.

    Publication