REAADI for Disasters Act

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

If you would like to send supplies to #disabled #Dorian survivors for @glparodi and @shayzalis, check out our Amazon Smile wishlist: https://t.co/Bk3RwJBvAe
Scroll down & click "Amazon Wish List" or "Donation" to support our on-the-ground work. #BahamasStrong #DisabLed4Dorian

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

"we shared our Disability WhatsApp Hotline [phone]. There we met Mabel (pictures 1 & 2) who is ONE-HUNDRED-AND-TWO-YEARS OLD! - and her daughter Jewel who is a polio survivor. We were able to identify their needs and are working to get both of them walkers this week!"

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

Day 2 of @shayzalis & @glparodi #DisabLed4Dorian Relief deployment to the #Bahamas.
"In the morning we passed a house with a ramp in the front and the door open with two lovely ladies there, we thought we would pop in to see if there was anything they need..." #DisasterRelief

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

Your support and donations are important to helping us continue this important work, identifying, addressing, and ensure a voice of #Disabled #Disaster #Survivors are at the tables.
Please consider sending supplies or donating: https://t.co/aIaHSecFDh & scroll down for the links

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

"We were able to meet with a representative from the physical therapist dept of the local hospital & connected us with local entities as well as disabled Bahamian's in need of certain supplies and equipment, which we will be following up with this week and weekend."

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

More from day 2 of our #DisabLed4Dorian deployment to the #Bahamas illustrates a huge part of our on-the-ground work: We connect and coordinate with other organizations to identify and address needs of disabled disaster survivors.

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

Each one of these 8 pallets contains supplies that are critical to the well-being and independence of #HurricaneDorian disabled survivors.

Thank you to our partners, @TrachMommas for collecting all the supplies and @tritonrelief for transporting them to the #Bahamas!

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

These supplies will be packed onto 8 pallets and driven from #Louisiana to #Florida via a @tritonrelief volunteer. A triton volunteer pilot will fly these pallets to the #Bahamas, where @glparodi & @shayzalis will distribute the supplies to the individuals who requested them.

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

Community-centered #DisasterRecovery d takes the WHOLE community! @KatiePechon of @tritonrelief teamed up with @TrachMommas to help collect & transport durable medical equipment to the #Bahamas: wheelchairs, wound care & urinary supplies #HurricaneDorian #DisabLed4Dorian

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

Our Co-Executive Directors, @shayzalis and @glparodi are on a Ferry heading to Freeport, #Bahamas. They anticipate arriving around 2:30 and will start connecting with #HurricaneDorian impacted #disabled Bahamians. #DisabLed4Dorian #BahamasStrong

[Norman A. Smith @normansmith02]

In #Barry aftermath, remember: Disaster Hotline for people with #disabilities and #Seniors, 800- 626-4959, [email protected], https://t.co/bezbSkh75g, @DisasterStrat

[REAADI for Disasters Act @DisasterREAADI]

Disaster Accountability Project (@disasteraccount) listed @disasterstrat as one of the organizations to support. @disasterstrat connects disaster-impacted people with disabilities and older adults with resources and support to ensure = access to #Disaster services. #GetREAADI

[DAP @disasteraccount]

#HowToHelp after #Hurricane #Barry.

Support local nonprofits directly. Check out the #SmartResponse list of local groups and be generous! https://t.co/s5Zi4dnc3d @disasterstrat @evacuteer @lowernineorg @staradvocates @FoundationforLA #Louisiana #Relief #Recovery #Donate

[Germán Luis Parodi @glparodi]

"As of Sunday morning, more than 131,000 power customers in #Louisiana had no electricity."

Power outages can be dangerous for people with #disabilities & older adults who rely on electricity for mobility devices, Assistive Technology, and refrigerated medicine.
#HurricaneBarry

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

"As of Sunday morning, more than 131,000 power customers in Louisiana had no electricity."Our #Disaster Hotline is open 24/7/365 for disaster-impacted people with disabilities: [phone] / [email protected] https://t.co/C2FjD6ivb9 @DisasterREAADI #Disabled #Aging

[Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition @DiabetesDisast1]

If you lose power and you have unused #insulin, don’t throw it out! In an #emergency, it is okay to use expired or non-refrigerated insulin. Call the manufacturer for details. Find their number here and check out our tips for storing insulin and discarding sharps. #diabetes

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

Louisiana has 71,7636 Older Adults & 50,7937+ #disabled constituents. As Hurricane #Barry makes landfall, it is critical they have #equal access to #Disaster services, @BillCassidy & @JohnKennedyLA will you support #REAADI S.1755?

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

#NOLA @CityOfNOLA @NOLAnews #HurricaneBarry:New Orleans is home to 50,439 older adults 65+ & at least 40,273 #Disabled constituents. The #ADA requires = access to #Disaster services, but they are at disproportionate risk. @RepRichmond will you support #REAADI HR3208?

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

#NOLA @CityOfNOLA @NOLAnews #HurricaneBarry: New Orleans is home to 217,700 #Medicaid enrollees. If they evacuated to another state, they have lost life-sustaining services. @RepRichmond Will you support #DRMA HR3215 to ensure evacuee's #Medicaid are not interrupted?

[The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies @disasterstrat]

1million+ Louisiana residents are enrolled in #Medicaid. If they #evacuated to another state, they will lose their Medicaid services that keep them safe, healthy, & independent. @BillCassidy @JohnKennedyLA Will you support #DRMA S.1754 so they don't lose life-sustaining support?

[REAADI for Disasters Act @DisasterREAADI]

.@BillCassidy @RepGarretGraves @JohnKennedyLA @RepRichmond- as #Barry is about to make landfall in LA: your disabled and older constituents need your support for equal access to #disaster services. Will you sign on to #REAADI (S.1755/H.R.3208) & #DRMA (S1754/HR3215)? #Disasters

[Norman A. Smith @normansmith02]

Hurricane #Barry won''t respect your #CivilRights. #BePrepared Disaster Hotline for people with #disabilities and #Seniors, 800- 626-4959, [email protected], https://t.co/bezbSkyItQ @disasterstrat