ADA National Network Learning Session: Global Disability Leadership Before, During and After Disasters

ADA National Network Learning Session: Global Disability Leadership Before, During and After Disasters

9th September, 2021

Disability leaders are very active in global disability inclusive disaster and climate initiatives. Learn about what's happening in Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Justice, Humanitarian Action, Community Resilience, Article 11 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Disability Inclusion Strategy, Building Back Better and other global disaster and disability initiatives. Hear an update on what Disabled Persons Organizations are working on and how to get involved.

Learning objectives:

  • Learn what disability led organizations around the world are working on in response to current disasters and planning for the ones that will surely follow.
  • Learn how you can become more involved in these urgent and vital initiatives.

Presenters:

Marcie Roth Roth is the Executive Director of the World Institute on Disability and a global leader on disability and disaster. She has focused on improving outcomes for disaster-impacted people with disabilities, Disability Led Organizations and communities for 20 years.

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