Explain why addressing access and functional needs during disaster preparedness, response, and recovery is important.

List the different types of at-risk populations with access and functional needs.

Identify federal guidance, legal requirements, and executive orders that reinforce this work.

Identify and explain the categories of the CMIST Framework.

Explain and provide examples of how to operationalize the CMIST Framework to address the access and functional needs of at-risk individuals.

Describe common conditions and challenges that increase older adults’ vulnerability in a disaster.

Identify promising practices for assessing and addressing the needs of older adults in a disaster.

Identify optimal response strategies for older adults in common disaster situations.

Understand how to apply lessons learned from real-world examples of addressing the needs of older adults in disasters.

Identify the difference between each of the HHS emPOWER Program tools.

Access and use the HHS emPOWER Map and REST Service.

Explain how to access and use the HHS emPOWER Emergency Planning De-identified Dataset.

Describe how a Public Health Authority can use the HHS emPOWER Emergency Response Outreach Individual Dataset.

Explain how the HHS emPOWER Program is used in real world emergencies.

Integrate HHS emPOWER Program tools into emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation activities.

Healthcare challenges facing patients with disabilities.

Laws and guidance for the protection of patients with disabilities.

Objective decision-making and protocols.

Maintaining effective communication and accommodations.

Training completion and resources.

The Prepared4ALL process in action.

The effects of disasters and COVID-19 on people with disabilities.

The American Emergency Planning System & taking action.

Disability demographics, community living, communication and accessible meetings.

Americans with Disabilities Act rights in emergencies and pandemics.

Whole community emergency planning

The active planning process and how to hold community stakeholder meetings.

Describe three major health disparities experienced by the population of people with disabilities.

Provide three examples of accessible features among health department programs and services.

Explain three benefits to including people with disabilities in health department programs, products and services.

Describe one way that this educational activity will improve my contribution as a team member.

Train learners to incorporate law into emergency preparedness planning and response.

Prepare learners to respond to changes in the legal environment during declared emergencies that impact the public’s health.

Provide learners with an understanding of potential legal powers and duties during declared emergencies.

Identify potential legal risks and responsibilities during declared emergencies.

Module 2: blind/visual impairments and service animals

Module 3: communication barriers

Module 4: cognitive impairments

Module 5: mobility impairments

identify the demographic characteristics of people with disabilities and/or functional or access needs;

summarize the legal mandates and statutes that protect the rights of this population during disasters;

increase your knowledge of the differential effects of disasters on this population;

describe considerations in providing equitable health services; and

develop strategies for building collaborative partnerships with the disability community that will facilitate effective response in a disaster.

Utilize the Emergency Information Form, endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Describe the role of the EIF in emergency/disaster preparedness.

Identify electrical power failure back-up strategies.

Discuss public health consequences frequently seen in disasters and public health emergencies.

Identify all ages and populations with access and functional needs who may be more vulnerable to adverse health effects in a disaster or public health emergency.

Identify strategies to address access and functional needs to mitigate adverse health effects of disasters and public health emergencies.

Describe common public health interventions to protect the health of all ages and populations affected by a disaster or public health emergency.

Describe how limited health literacy adversely affects access to accurate and reliable health information during the COVID-19 pandemic

Apply health literacy and plain language principles to improve communication regarding COVID-19 and what to do about it

Identify resources and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic available for use to meet the health literacy, language and culture needs of diverse communities

Describe current risks and consequences in community disaster management in the context of the need for more expansive and competent provider and governmental skills in engaging all population components

Identify and analyze current shortfalls in Hispanic and Vietnamese community preventive medicine practice, primary care and public health interventions with specific recommendations for improved doctrine and practice

Explain existing and evolving challenges in disaster planning and preparation facing modern multi ethnic communities