Safety Awareness presentation description:

Be it the parent of a toddler or an adult transitioning to adult life, there are many angles and factors that go into ensuring the safety and well-being of a person with a disability. Whether it be establishing a fire safety or disaster preparedness plan, interacting with a police officer, calling and communicating with a 9- 1-1 telecommunicator, or knowing to have your medical information ready for an EMT, there are many other aspects to ensure the well-being of any individual with a disability, but how does it differ and what do we need to know to be sure it turns out best for the individual. Disability Awareness Training has developed curriculum, spun off its grants in First Responder and Emergency Management Training, for parents of and individuals with disabilities to address comprehensive understanding of this topic.

Niagara University’s First Responder and Emergency Management Disability Awareness Training is the nation’s only comprehensive training for firefighters, law enforcement, 9-1-1 telecommunicators, emergency medical services and emergency managers.  Funding obtained from Assembly Member Karen McMahon.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ANYONE FROM ERIE COUNTY.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, PARENTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS.

If you need accommodations (large print, Braille, ASL interpreter, other), please email or call Cary Newman caynewman@niagara.edu or call 716-286-7355.

Presenters:

David Whalen, Program Director-Niagara University Fist Responders Disability Awareness Training

Chief John Askey-Amherst Police

Jim Zymanek-Amherst Emergency Manager, State Fire Instructor

Michelle Kerr-Erie County Public Safety Answering Point (retired)