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Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness in the Disability Community

Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness in the Disability Community

FromParenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast


Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness in the Disability Community

FromParenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast

ratings:
Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jul 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How might climate change affect your world? What is a disaster readiness plan? Host Annette Hines discusses these timely topics with her guest, Alex Ghenis who is the deputy director of Sustain Our Abilities (SOA). His advocacy work within climate change and disaster preparedness highlights the needs and voices of the disability community that comprises 20% of all people in the world. As a wheelchair user, he is aware of how essential modern power, transportation, and healthcare infrastructure are to ensuring the health and safety of people with disabilities. The SOA Day for Tomorrow on October 22 encourages people of all abilities to mobilize within neighborhoods "to create awareness of our need to transition back to a healthy, sustainable, built environment where we are ready to respond to disasters and conquer climate change."  To find resources and learn more about Day for Tomorrow, visit sustainourabilities.org.Have you been searching for a law firm that understands the unique challenges of your family? We can help you at Special Needs Law Group put legal planning in place to protect you and your loved ones now and in the future. Book a free call today with our team or contact us via our website: specialneeds-law.com/contact.
Released:
Jul 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Parenting: Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast is a podcast dedicated to giving compassionate advice for all stages of life. Our conversations revolve around the entire special needs community including those with autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues and more. Parents and experts (and sometimes parents who are experts!) discuss a whole host of issues facing the special needs community including raising children with different abilities, transitioning into adulthood, sibling challenges and how to effectively navigate the complex systems in our world. We offer inspiration, support, expertise and a wide range of discussions that will help you survive and thrive as you support your loved one with special needs. Imagine yourself having coffee with a friend and discussing all the important challenges in your life – but your best friend is an expert! Hosted by Attorney Annette Hines, special needs mom, author of the best-selling book Butterflies and Second Chances, national expert speaker, writer and contributor to publications, and founder of the Special Needs Law Group based In Massachusetts, Annette has regular guests that include experts in the field of special needs, siblings that offer stories and survival tips with a positive message.