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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: How to Build a Community Support Network for Emergencies
In a disaster, first responders may take hours or days to reach every household. That’s why one of the most powerful tools a family can have...
Using Social Stories and Visual Schedules to Prepare for Disasters
For many children with special needs, change is stressful. The unknown? Even more so. Emergencies bring loud sounds, sudden transitions, unfamiliar people, and disrupted routines —...
How to Connect with Local Emergency Services for Special Needs Support
Disasters don’t wait — and when they arrive, knowing who’s in your corner can make all the difference. For families of children with special needs, connecting...
Teaching Emergency Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs
In a crisis, communication can mean the difference between confusion and calm. For families of children with special needs — whether verbal, nonverbal, autistic, or developmentally...
Preparing Medically Fragile Children for Emergencies
If you’re the caregiver of a medically fragile child, emergency preparedness isn’t just a box to check — it’s a lifeline. When hurricanes, fires, or earthquakes...
Evacuation Planning for Children with Limited Mobility or Medical Equipment
When emergencies unfold, every second matters — especially for families with children who rely on mobility aids or medical equipment. Evacuating safely takes more than speed....
How to Build a Tailored Emergency Plan for Your Child with Special Needs
Special Needs Family Emergency Plan Disasters rarely offer a warning, but that doesn’t mean your family can’t be ready. For parents and caregivers of children with...
Emergency Go-Bag Checklist for Special Needs Families
When disaster strikes, there’s rarely time to think — only time to act. For families of children with special needs, having a thoughtfully packed emergency go-bag...
Disaster Preparedness for Families of Children with Special Needs
When disaster strikes, every second counts. And for families of children with special needs, preparing ahead of time can mean the difference between chaos and calm...
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