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Families, friends, and support providers are often concerned for individuals who are blind or deaf-blind to remain safe during emergency or disaster events. Come hear a personal story of survival and explore items that should be placed in an emergency bag. Consider the emotional impact and strategies for supporting recovery. Learning objectives - Participants will identify: 1) The difference between an emergency and a disaster 2) Ways to communicate between the individual who is deaf-blind and those around them 3) Types of alerting systems for individuals who are deaf-blind 4) Expectations of independence for individuals who are deaf-blind following an emergency. |
