Our inclusive approach ensures that individuals with access and functional needs are considered in every phase of disaster recovery, mitigation, and resilience planning. From accessible infrastructure design to tailored communication strategies, we prioritize equity in all our solutions.
Recovery Services for AFN
• Coordination of Individual Assistance (IA) programs tailored to individuals with disabilities and older adults, including case management and appeals support.
• Development and management of accessible temporary housing and sheltering solutions, ensuring ADA compliance.
• Provision of transportation services for displaced individuals with mobility challenges.
• Facilitation of durable medical equipment (DME) replacement and access to healthcare services during recovery.
• Collaboration with community-based organizations to address unmet needs for AFN populations.
Mitigation Services for AFN
• Integration of AFN considerations into hazard mitigation projects, such as accessible evacuation routes and shelter retrofits.
• Conducting demographic and vulnerability mapping to identify areas with high concentrations of individuals with AFN.
• Development of inclusive public outreach and education campaigns to promote individual and household preparedness.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure AFN representation in mitigation planning and funding applications. • Securing grant funding specifically targeted toward AFN-inclusive mitigation projects.
Resilience Services for AFN
• Establishment of resilience hubs designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities and other functional needs.
• Development of community-based programs to enhance AFN population readiness for natural disasters and climate change impacts.
• Facilitation of training programs for emergency responders on AFN-specific needs during disasters.
• Implementation of technology-driven solutions to improve communication and resource access for individuals with AFN. • Strengthening partnerships with local organizations to build capacity for equitable resilience initiatives.
Grants for AFN
• FEMA Preparedness Grants to ensure AFN inclusion in emergency planning and response.
• Administration for Community Living (ACL) Disaster Assistance Grants for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• HUD Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) for housing and sheltering programs that prioritize accessibility.
• HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) Community Resilience Grants for underserved and AFN populations.
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and BRIC for AFN-inclusive mitigation projects.