Emergency Preparedness Month Webinar Series
Ready for Anything: Elevate Your Emergency Preparedness Game!
September 6-27, 2023
Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) is excited to announce a new webinar series in honor of National Preparedness Month. Our goal is to give the DeafBlind community the tools and resources to be prepared for emergencies and disasters. We also welcome service providers that work with DeafBlind individuals to learn and support their clients in emergency preparedness. The four webinar series will focus on: Overview & Disasters, Fire & Home Safety, Lived Experiences of DeafBlind Individuals in Emergencies: A Panelist Discussion, and The Power of Adaptive Technology in Emergencies. Please see below for more details on each webinar. ASL interpreting and captions will be available on zoom.
Event Details
When: Every Wednesday in September 2023, 2-3:30pm EST
Audience: DeafBlind individuals, their families, and professionals who support them
Cost: $25 for each webinar
Free Registration: DeafBlind participants are eligible for complimentary attendance to this training session. In order to receive this special offer, please contact HKNC at pld@hknc.org to receive a coupon code that entitles you to FREE Registration to this training.
Credits for Each Webinar: ACVREP CE Hours: 1.5; CRC CEU Hours: 1.5
Accessibility Statement: Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) aims to be inclusive and accessible to all individuals, especially the target audience for this webinar series: DeafBlind people and the direct service providers that work with them. All HKNC trainings include ASL and Spoken English interpretation, captions, audio descriptions and transcripts. We understand the importance of accommodating diverse needs and ensuring equal opportunities for learning. If you require alternative accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the training event at pld@hknc.org. We look forward to welcoming you to our training program and ensuring an enriching experience for all participants.
Webinars
Overview & Disasters
Date: September 6, 2023
Time: 2-3:30pm EST
Cost: $25
Credits: ACVREP CE Hours: 1.5;
CRC CEU Hours: 1.5
Fire & Home Safety
Date: September 13, 2023
Time: 2-3:30pm EST
Cost: $25
Credits: ACVREP CE Hours: 1.5;
CRC CEU Hours: 1.5
Lived Experiences of DeafBlind Individuals in Emergencies: A Panelist Discussion
Date: September 20, 2023
Time: 2-3:30pm EST
Cost: $25
Credits: ACVREP CE Hours: 1.5;
CRC CEU Hours: 1.5
The Power of Adaptive Technology in Emergencies
Date: September 27, 2023
Time: 2-3:30pm EST
Cost: $25
Credits: ACVREP CE Hours: 1.5;
CRC CEU Hours: 1.5