38: Disability and Emergency Management During COVID-19

Linda Mastandrea, Director of the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), shares her work as a disability law and civil rights attorney. She discusses her role in the COVID-19 response, the lack of data on how emergencies impact people with disabilities, and the barriers for people with disabilities to access emergency assistance. This episode highlights the importance of including people with disabilities in the decision-making process.

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Episode transcripts can be found at http://disabilityhealth.jhu.edu/included/

Resource Links

• Learn more about the FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) and its mission, and subscribe to receive news and updates about our work: Office of Disability Integration and Coordination | FEMA.gov
• Learn more about the ODIC Director, Linda Mastandrea: Linda Mastandrea | FEMA.gov
• Learn and share disaster preparedness resources for People with Disabilities: Individuals with Disabilities | Ready.gov I Personas con discapacidades | Ready.gov