How to Adapt our Messaging and Approach to Reach the Whole Community

ECA Accessibility Webinar Series #1

OVERVIEW: Knowing how to prepare for and safely survive an earthquake is vital for everyone in Earthquake Country. However, for a variety of reasons, it can be challenging to reach people with this important and potentially life-saving information. While language can certainly play a role, often it is situational, location, and socio-economic reasons that messaging does not reach the whole community. The challenge therefore is to identify who we are not reaching, learn how we can connect with them, and make sure we “speak” a language that will be understood.

The goal of this webinar was to engage in a discussion with experts who understand these challenges and how to design accessible approaches for reaching and connecting with everyone. This may also include new efficient and effective communication tools for providing information.

PANELISTS

		Vance Taylor Chief, Office of Access and Functional Needs, California Office of Emergency Services
		Richard Pope ADA Coordinator, City of Los Angeles Department on Disability
		Roxann Crawford Disability Integration Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency

MODERATORS

• Sue Fisher, ECA Accessibility Committee Co-Chair (Certified Emergency Manager)
• Ted Horton-Billard, ECA Accessibility Committee Co-Chair (Disaster Management Coordinator, Disability Community Resource Center)

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.

Webinar Video Recording (Youtube; also view below)

Webinar Slides (PDF; content shared live by panelists is not included)

Select links mentioned during the workshop (PDF)

Brief survey (Please complete after viewing the workshop (live or recorded)

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org