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Welcome

The Yale Center for Public Health Preparedness is pleased to announce a conference aimed at addressing the disaster and emergency preparedness needs of diverse and vulnerable populations. The conference will take place at the Omni Hotel at Yale in New Haven, CT on April 17th and 18th, 2008.

Conference Goals and Objectives

The aim of this conference is to provide supportive information and exemplary methods of emergency response for state and local planners in an effort to reach all community members in an emergency. 

At the end of the conference, participants will:

1. Be able to identify the different subgroups of diverse populations who may be hard to reach or who may have limited access to traditional methods of emergency assistance.
2. Obtain practical tools and knowledge to help ensure that disaster response plans are inclusive of all community members.
3. Have increased awareness of current emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities for diverse populations. 
4. Have interacted with key stakeholders and service providers involved in all aspects of emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

Agenda

Conference Agenda | Speakers

Registration

The registration deadline of April 4, 2008 is approaching quickly. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible! For further information, visit the registration page.

Target Audience?

• Public Health Professionals
• Emergency Management Professionals
• Community Health Professionals
• First Responders
• Community Leaders

Keynote and Panel Presentations

				Define, Locate and Reach Special, Vulnerable and At-Risk Populations in an Emergency Jane Mobley, PhD Jane Mobley Associates Developer of the Public Health Workbook to Define, Locate and Reach Special, Vulnerable and At-Risk Populations in an Emergency(Draft) During her plenary session, Dr. Mobley will discuss reccomendations outlined in the Workbook to help vulnerable populations prepare for disaster. Click here to learn more about Dr. Mobley
				Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities Cindy Daniel Disability Coordinator Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) During her plenary session, Ms. Daniel will discuss the functional needs of people with disabilities and special needs and how to best accommodate all community members during a disaster. Click here to learn more about Ms. Daniel...
Panel Discussion: The Diversity of Community Preparedness: Maximizing Resources Âna-Marie Jones Executive Director CARD - Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters Mollie Melbourne, MPH, MEP Director of Emergency Management National Association of Community Health Centers Jim Schwendinger, MSN, MPH, CCRN, ANP-C Acting Team Lead, Epi-X & Clinician Communication Team Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Topics Covered:

• Risk communication
• Health literacy
• Ethical principles of emergency management concerning diverse populations
• Use of geospatial mapping systems in emergencies
• Diverse populations database creation and management
• Emergency sheltering
• Emergency preparedness for inner city dwellers, people with disabilities, and youth

Continuing Education Units

The Yale CPHP is currently applying for continuing education credits for this event. Please check back periodically for updates.

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