Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Training Opportunity: Traumatic Brain Injury


ESRO - Traumatic Brain Injury


When
Wednesday January 29, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST
Wednesday January 29, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST
  

Where
The Milestone
9630 Technology Drive
Easton, MD 21601
Traumatic Brain Injury
January 29, 2014 (Rescheduled Date)
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Speaker:  Anastasia Edmonston, MS, CRC

The Milestone
9630 Technology Drive
Easton, MD  21601

Click on the link below to register.
  
The rescheduled date is January 29, 2014.

This course will cover:
-Brain Anatomy-Form and Function
-Brain Injury-How many and Who is Affected
-Types of Brain Injury
-The Physical, Emotional, Cognative and Behavioral Aftermath of Brain Injury.
  
Please join us at The Milestone for a course on Traumatic Brain Injury. 

If you have any questions on this workshop or any other training on the Eastern Shore, please contact me.

I look forward to seeing you at the TBI workshop.
  
Sincerely,
  
Andrea Jones
DDA/ESRO
410-572-5945

Monday, January 13, 2014

Summer Leadership Program. The Institute. Applications due on or before February 7, 2014

The Institute -- Summer Leadership Program 
The Institute prepares high-achieving African American men to be leaders of great character who make significant contributions to their communities, our country, and the world.  http://www.theinstitute.net/apply
OUR INTENSIVE TWO-SUMMER PROGRAM INCLUDES:
  • High-level paid internships
  • Rigorous academic coursework
  • Comprehensive leadership and professional development workshops
  • Private briefings with influential leaders
  • Housing provided by the Institute
  • Service as teachers and mentors in the Institute's Youth Scholar Academy
Participants join a network of more than 150 talented African American men across the world.
For more information about the Institute, please contact us at info@theinstitute.net or 202-660-6975

 To apply to the Institute, applicants must submit all materials listed below. All application materials are due on or before February 7, 2014.


Webinar: Infrastructure Security Partnership. January 22, 2014

The Infrastructure Security Partnership

Improving Resilience of the Nation’s Infrastructure 

January 22, 2014 -- 12:00 Noon Eastern

For our first program of the New Year, EMForum.org is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, January 22, 2014, beginning at 12:00 Noon Eastern time (please convert to your local time)

Our topic will be The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) and its ongoing efforts to improve the resilience of our nation's built environment. Among its many achievements since its founding in 2001, 

TISP has published the widely used Regional Disaster Resilience Guide and other related resources. The partnership was also actively engaged in the recent update of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan. Our guest will be William B. Anderson, TISP Director and Chief Operating Officer for over five years.

Please make plans to join us, and see the Background Page for links to related resources and participant Instructions. On the day of the program, use the Webinar Login link not more than 30 minutes before the scheduled time. As always, please feel free to extend this invitation to your colleagues.


In partnership with Jacksonville State University, EIIP offers CEUs for attending EMForum.org Webinars.  See http://www.emforum.org/CEUs.htm for details.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Virtual Symposium. January 9, 2014. Emergency Management Higher Education Program

v  Emergency Management Higher Education Program - Virtual Symposium Session 4
“Getting Students Experience”

January 9, 2014                     1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

Disaster Mitigation and Preparation; Sustainable Development in Ile-a-Vache, Haiti –Working Across the Curriculum – Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Emergency Management Program’s Cooperative Education Model

By Prof. Thomas F. Lennon, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
In January 2010, Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) initiated a cooperative education program through its Emergency Management major for students interested in international relief and disaster assistance.  The location – Haiti!! MMA partnered with the EDEM Foundation, a Haiti-based non-governmental organization, to support a program focused on sustainable development issues for the small island community of Ile-a-Vache, Haiti. How was the program developed? How do you establish the relationships required to sustain a vigorous international undergraduate cooperative education program? What are the program goals and how do you critically evaluate both the program and student performance? What about institutional support?  These and more questions will be answered in Prof. Lennon’s presentation.

Engaging Students in Disaster Relief Training Exercises

By Dr. John Fisher, Utah Valley University
For 5 years emergency services students have been involved in disaster relief exercises in the United States and Macedonia.  What learning outcomes have resulted from these exercises?  What have students learned by participating in these exercises?  Have students honed or developed skills that are readily transferable to “real world” response? In this case study presentation, Dr. Fisher describes how students have developed emergency response capabilities through practical application of knowledge in simulated incidents. Join us to learn one more way for students to obtain needed experience in emergency management.


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Questions?  Contact Dr. Houston Polson, Director FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Program Houston.polson@fema.dhs.gov or call 301-447-1262.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Webinar: January 8, 2014. Emergency Response and Disability for First Responders / Respuesta de Emergencia e Impedimentos para los Equipos de Primera Respuesta

Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone who might be interested.

Emergency Response and Disability for First Responders / Respuesta de Emergencia e Impedimentos para los Equipos de Primera Respuesta

Event Date/Time:
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014
2:00 PM EST - 3:00 PM EST
Location:
Online Webinar

Description:

In order to best assist individuals with disabilities in an emergency situation, first responders must be aware of the preparation needed in serving this community. Flexibility and creativity may be called for in order to insure individuals who have disabilities are able to access emergency services and to do so effectively. This webinar will address the issues of physical, communication, and programmatic access as well as the responders’ need to understand the potential unique challenges facing this segment of the population and how to serve them in a respectful manner. First responders and community emergency preparedness teams will primarily benefit from this presentation, but individuals with disabilities may also find it useful in communicating their needs in an emergency situation.


Linda
Linda Landers, MPA
Regional Disability Integration Specialist
U. S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency-Region 6


The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Region 6 is firmly committed to providing equal access to its programs, services and materials.  Please contact me if you would like to request an accommodation or to obtain information in alternative formats.  

Emergency Response and Disability for First Responders / Respuesta de Emergencia e Impedimentos para los Equipos de Primera Respuesta

Event Date/Time:
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014
2:00 PM EST - 3:00 PM EST
Location:
Online Webinar
Description:
In order to best assist individuals with disabilities in an emergency situation, first responders must be aware of the preparation needed in serving this community. Flexibility and creativity may be called for in order to insure individuals who have disabilities are able to access emergency services and to do so effectively. This webinar will address the issues of physical, communication, and programmatic access as well as the responders’ need to understand the potential unique challenges facing this segment of the population and how to serve them in a respectful manner. First responders and community emergency preparedness teams will primarily benefit from this presentation, but individuals with disabilities may also find it useful in communicating their needs in an emergency situation.

En Espanol: Respuesta de Emergencia e Impedimentos para los Equipos de Primera Respuesta
Para poder ayudar mejor a las personas con impedimentos en una situación de emergencia, los equipos de primera respuesta deben estar conscientes de la preparación necesaria para atender a esta comunidad. La flexibilidad y la creatividad pueden ser necesarias para asegurar que las personas que tienen impedimentos puedan accesar los servicios de emergencia efectivamente. Este webinar atenderá los asuntos de acceso físico, acceso a la comunicación y acceso programático, así como el hacerle entender a los equipos de primera respuesta los retos potenciales y particulares que enfrenta este segmento de la población y como asistirles de una manera respetuosa. Los equipos comunitarios de preparación para los casos de emergencia y de primera respuesta serán quienes se beneficiarán de esta presentación principalmente, pero las personas con impedimentos pueden encontrarla útil para poder comunicar sus necesidades en una situación de emergencia.
Para inscribirse, visite: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/register/index.cfm?event=4484  
From the Sponsor:
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Registration   Required:        Yes

Cost:                                         Free
Deadline:                                 Wednesday, January 8, 2014

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