Sunday, July 26, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
25 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. And?
Twenty-five years under the Americans with Disabilities Act yet many communities are still coming to terms with inclusion for all members of the 'whole community' to be involved in all phases of the emergency management process (planning, preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation). Individuals that fall under the ADA are just one special group within the whole community.
The homeless, displaced families, poor, and inclusion of all minority and disadvantaged groups, ex-offender, and the elderly. Each must be involved in the process as stakeholders of the community.
The recent class action suit (http://www.cleanegroup.org/blog/court-finds-nyc-disabled-not-adequately-protected-after-sandy-disaster-planning-must-include-vulnerable-populations/#.VbKRC7NViko), and settlement have many jurisdictions scrambling to hire specialist in the field to address functional needs individuals and to interface with with 'grass roots' organizations.
Twenty-fives, what is your community gauge for whole community members? With over 20,000 emergency managers certified by other associations, or certified by the State employed in the U.S. we can't wait another 25-years for full inclusion.
Sincerely,
Charles D. Sharp
CEO
Black Emergency Managers Association
Celebrating 25 Years
of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The homeless, displaced families, poor, and inclusion of all minority and disadvantaged groups, ex-offender, and the elderly. Each must be involved in the process as stakeholders of the community.
The recent class action suit (http://www.cleanegroup.org/blog/court-finds-nyc-disabled-not-adequately-protected-after-sandy-disaster-planning-must-include-vulnerable-populations/#.VbKRC7NViko), and settlement have many jurisdictions scrambling to hire specialist in the field to address functional needs individuals and to interface with with 'grass roots' organizations.
Twenty-fives, what is your community gauge for whole community members? With over 20,000 emergency managers certified by other associations, or certified by the State employed in the U.S. we can't wait another 25-years for full inclusion.
Sincerely,
Charles D. Sharp
CEO
Black Emergency Managers Association
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july 24, 2015
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Celebrating 25 Years
of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July
26, 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). This milestone law prohibits discrimination and mandates equal
opportunity for people with disabilities in employment, state and local
government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities,
transportation and telecommunications and guarantees the civil rights of more
than 56 million Americans.
The
ADA was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 and has shaped
opportunities for people with disabilities in providing equal access to
education, employment and to programs and services, including transportation,
communications access, public accommodations, and more.
Integrating
the needs of people with disabilities into disaster preparedness, response, and
recovery planning is essential to proper emergency management. Under the
authority of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) provides equal access throughout its services, including:
·
508-compliant FEMA.gov, Ready.gov, and America’s PrepareAthon! websites;
·
Public materials in alternative
formats for people who are blind or have low vision; and
·
Ensuring all video materials are captioned.
Coinciding
with the 25th anniversary of the ADA, FEMA and the Ad Council launched a new public service advertisement (PSA) to raise
awareness about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. While the PSA
targets all communities, We Prepare Every Day is the first in a series of
videos that aim to deliver a strong preparedness message by showing people with
disabilities taking charge to prepare themselves and their families for
emergencies. The PSA provides equal access to all viewers and includes open
captioning, a certified deaf interpreter, and audio description for viewers who are blind or
have low visionWebinars: Upcoming Webinars for African American Mental Health, and Mental Health Challenges.
FYI..
How far back in an individuals past, in a individuals culture, in the genetic pool to determine the trauma (trauma compounds itself to some extent) to determine the root cause of an individuals mental health issues. BEMA.
How far back in an individuals past, in a individuals culture, in the genetic pool to determine the trauma (trauma compounds itself to some extent) to determine the root cause of an individuals mental health issues. BEMA.
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Thursday, July 23, 2015
Situation Awareness. IFRC. Malawi, Kenya. Global Health Report. Community Planning
MALAWI
1.
22
July 2015
Malawi - Emergency Appeal Revision No.2
2.
Malawi. Resiliency Building
International Disaster
Response Law (IDRL) in Malawi: a study on legal preparedness for regulatory
issues in international disaster response International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), 2015
This report examines the
level of preparedness of the Government of Malawi for facilitating and
regulating the entry and operation of international actors during disasters
that require external support and to provide recommendations on how to
strengthen the legal and regulatory framework pertaining to disaster risk
management in light of the IDRL Guidelines.
The IFRC’s International Disaster Response Laws, Rules and Principles
(IDRL) Programme seeks to reduce human vulnerability by promoting legal preparedness
for disasters. It works in three areas:
(1)
collaborating with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other
partners to offer technical assistance to governments on disaster law issues;
(2)
building the capacity of National Societies and other stakeholders on disaster
law; and
(3)
dissemination, advocacy and research.
KENYA
22 July 2015
Kenya - DREF Operation
Final Report
ANNUAL
GLOBAL HEALTH REPORT
22 July 2015
- Global -
- Health Department Annual Report 2014
Community Based-Participatory
Planning. WFP.
WFP approach to operationalise resilience.
Community-based
Participatory Planning (CBPP) is a practical and easy-to-use planning tool for
vulnerable communities, government extension staff and cooperating partners. It
is a two- to five-day field exercise used to develop a three-year programme
plan.Internship Opportunities. IFRC. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Internships
The IFRC has a well-established and successful internship programme which provides students with valuable and relevant work experience within a lively and professional environment.
Top five reasons for an internship at the IFRC
Professional learning environment
As an intern at the IFRC, you will gain first-hand experience of what it is like to work for the world’s largest humanitarian organization.You will work alongside professionals who are experts in their field and from whom you will have ample opportunities to learn. At the same time, an internship at the IFRC will give you the chance to apply what you have learned in the course of your academic programme in a challenging, yet stimulating work setting.
Meaningful work
Opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to the work of your team will be offered, that is, if you recognize and are willing to grab them. Through your work, you could help bring about change in the lives of vulnerable people around the world.
Networking
The IFRC is composed of a diverse network of individuals from all walks of life, who work across geographical boundaries to meet the needs of vulnerable people. Completing an internship at the IFRC will broaden your knowledge and may open the door to new opportunities as you gain access to the organization’s resources, foster new relationships, and widen your professional network. You will also be part of a dynamic intern and young professionals group composed of like-minded individuals with varying academic and cultural backgrounds.
Internship allowance
The IFRC will offer a stipend to help cover expenses you will incur while completing the internship in return for your valuable contributions. The allowance is competitive relative to other humanitarian organizations. The amount of that allowance is established by the human resources department in Geneva or in the relevant zone office.
Personal/professional growth
In the course of your internship, you will have access to a myriad of learning opportunities that are made available. Many interns take part in workshops or enrol in online courses on ourLearning Platform either as part of their internship or for their own personal development.
More information on our Staff development page.
In addition to having access to the various learning opportunities that are available at the IFRC, you will meet with your supervisor to reflect on your experience at the conclusion of your internship. The evaluation will give you the opportunity to increase your level of self-awareness and plan your professional growth accordingly. It is our hope that with this new awareness you will reap the benefits of your internship experience long after it has ended.
Still contemplating whether to undertake an internship within the IFRC?
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
FREE Webinar. Emergency Risk Communication. Homeland Defense & Security
The Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis
Center is proud to present the sixth webinar in our 2015 webinar series on July
29, 2015 at 2:00 pm EST. Registration is required
http://hdiac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad00087ab3bbb394698bc7754&id=d0aaf0d1ae&e=a469ed15d6>
Webinar Description: Although governments are conducting
research on technical approaches regarding emerging infectious diseases
(especially those that could morph into bioterrorism), developing response
plans and procedures and developing communication to transmit information to
the public, little is done to facilitate development of effective risk or
crisis communication messages for public consumption.
Ebola, a highly
contagious and often deadly disease recently trended on social media, was the
lead story on nightly news and made headlines in national publications, yet
there was little evidence that risk and crisis communication techniques were
used to stabilize the communication environment surrounding the outbreak.
The Ebola outbreak in Africa, the death of an
Ebola-infected patient in Texas, the two nurses infected with Ebola after
treating Ebola-infected patients and the transport and treatment of other
Ebola-infected patients at Emory University Hospital and the University of
Nebraska Medical Center raised questions about the effectiveness of
communication channels used in a public health emergency to keep the public
informed.
A lack of clear, concise messaging from one of the country’s leading
health agencies, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), caused unwarranted fear,
sensationalism and outrage among the American public while hampering
communication efforts at many levels.
Understanding how and when to employ risk and crisis
communication principles strengthens an organization’s trust and credibility
quotient while providing opportunities to communicate effectively with the
public. Risk and crisis communication principles prepare the public by
preventing sensationalism, educating the public, and calming fears of the
unknown.
This webinar uses science-based communication principles,
best practices, and practical experience to raise awareness about the
importance of integrating risk and crisis communication principles in
public-facing communication and to assist HDIAC community members with
maximizing communication skills to address risk-based or crisis-based public
and media inquiries.
Registration: (Limited to 100 registrations)
Click here
to register
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Once your registration has been submitted and approved,
you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join
the event.
BEMA is a member of the U.N. Global Compact
BEMA is a member and adheres to the The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, and stresses member training and education in the Principle 10 as part of our professionalism and credibility to our members and communities that we assist and serve.
Corporate sustainability starts with a company’s value system and a principled approach to doing business.
This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Responsible businesses enact the same values and principles wherever they have a presence, and know that good practices in one area do not offset harm in another.
By incorporating the Global Compact principles into strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture of integrity, companies are not only upholding their basic responsibilities to people and planet, but also setting the stage for long-term success.
The UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Human Rights
- Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
- Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
- Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
- Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
- Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
- Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
- Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
- Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
- Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
- Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.