OKC Mayor's Committee on Disability Concerns

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Let's Make a Plan: Getting Ready for an Emergency Date: Friday, December 10, 2021 Time: 10:00AM-12:00 PM (CST)... ABOUT: The Oklahoma Statewide Independent Living Council will be facilitating a free virtual training for Oklahoma People First that has been designed by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities. This training was developed by OKSAN/OPF* members. Participants will develop skills to assist them on what to do in an emergency. *If you provide an address to [email protected] with your registration by Nov. 30, 2021 you will be mailed a 'Go Kit'. Who Should Attend: People with Disabilities Family Staff Disability Service Organizations Image of a training class Image of 7 people at a training Image of large training group gathered for the photo Deadline to Register ( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PK7HYL8 ) is: Monday, December 6, 2021. This training will be held using the Zoom platform and participants can access using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5028643399 Meeting ID: 502 864 3399, Passcode: 8852 or dial +1 346 248 7799 Getting Ready for an Emergency: This Emergency Preparedness training will educate self-advocates on what to do in case of an emergency or disaster, including: fires, floods, severe weather alerts, tornadoes, ice storms, power outages, earthquakes and extreme heat alerts. Participants will complete a personal emergency plan during the training. The training also educates first responders (police and fire departments, EMTs, Red Cross and emergency management personnel) on how to interact with people with disabilities during a disaster or emergency. If self-advocates know what to do during an emergency, it will take stress off the emergency response system and lead to better outcomes. Register by clicking the 'Register' link above, or by contacting Sidna Madden at [email protected] 405-888-0068

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If you need transportation to a vaccine appointment. EMBARK has free transport for seniors 60+ and individuals with disabilities that live in Oklahoma County, Canadian County, City of OKC or City of Moore limits. Call 405-297-2583 as soon as they have the vaccine appointment scheduled.