HOW PREPARED ARE YOU TO WORK WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER? 

NM Governor’s Commission on Disability is hosting an all-day workshop on various topics related to emergency preparedness

Training is designed to support the whole community’s approach to emergency planning for all hazards in the areas of service animals, accessible shelter preparations, and inclusive practices working with the local disability community.  This training is designed for the local community to gain knowledge and awareness in accessible designs and practices, using the whole community approach that FEMA encourages, which includes people with disabilities in planning ahead.  If you are an emergency manager, first responder, medical professional, shelter personnel, veterinarian, animal caretaker, person with a disability, service provider to the disability community or an interested community member this free training is for you! 

When: Thursday, November 13th, from 9 to 4:30pm

Where: NOVA III Behavioral Health Services, 2915 W. Historic HWY 66, Gallup, NM 87301 (old Howard Johnson Hotel’s event center)

Registration: Reservation is encouraged to save your spot. Please reserve with Sheila Skeet at Sheila.skeet@gmail.com or call at 505-862-6327. 

Accommodations: To request accommodation, please send a separate email to Jeminie Shell, Disability Specialist at Jeminie.shell@gcd.nm.gov 

For additional information, please contact Lisa McNiven, Deputy Director at 505-435-9326