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Preparing and Equipping for Disaster
We conduct research on how disaster affects people with disabilities and provide training and resources so everyone can be better prepared and equipped in the event of a disaster or emergency.

News & Extras

April 2009
Elizabeth McAdams-Ducy presents at the CEC annual conference in Seattle

March 2009
Dr. Stough and Elizabeth McAdams-Ducy present at the TNAME conference at Prairie View A&M
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December 2008
Dr. Stough and Elizabeth Ducy present at the annual TASH conference in Nashville
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November 2008
Drs. Stough and Sharp present at the Annual AUCD Conference in Washington, DC
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June 2008
Dr. Stough presents at the Texas State VOAD conference
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May 2008
Dr. Stough presents at the Texas State Hurricane Conference

Dr. Stough presents disaster information to school nurses
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Project REDD is an affiliated project of the Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

Disaster & Emergency Resources

H1N1, Texans with Disabilities Prepare for Pandemic Influenza
The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities invites you to take this online survey. It is available in English and Spanish; deadline is October 31, 2009.

Looking for Stories from Hurricane Katrina Survivors!
Do you know a Hurricane Katrina survivor with a disability or diabetes who would be interested in participating in a research study?

	C.A.R.E. Kits for Special Education Classrooms When disaster strikes during the school day, are teachers adequately prepared? Researchers at Texas A&M have identified the need for improved disaster preparedness in the classroom.
	Texas Disaster Resource Guide (updated 06/09) Contains vital information to support people with disabilities in the midst of an emergency or disaster situation.
	Disaster Acronym Guides Ever confused by all those acronyms like CIC, DD or DMAT? Print this list as a reference intended for both emergency management professionals and the disability community.
	Project REDD Info Sheet Want to know the essentials of Project REDD? Check out this printable fact sheet.

Intersections of Disability and Disaster
This collection of images, set to music, shows examples from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and other disasters where disability plays a part in preparedness, impact, and recovery.

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