Tips for first responders for people with disabilites 2nd edition

Driven to Discover. Site Search. Staff Mission Contact Us. Tips for first responders for people with special needs Filed Under :. Natural disaster general. Source Agency :. More from :. New Mexico. It turns out he was right. We got a lot of positive feedback about our presentation and have even been solicited to present at a conference later this year.

Michael Jaramillo, a security officer for the Regional Transportation District, said he was thankful for the information. Police officers with extensive training walked away learning something new, too. Case managers, therapists, caregivers and advocates can all be a valuable resource.

The City of Denver has an optional database where individuals can share their health information, so officers can access it in an emergency. Research, surveys, and interviews were conducted to assess the status of available training and resources for first responders, and to develop a comprehensive picture of what additional resources are needed to support first responders in the optimal care of people with disabilities.

This unique conference is the culmination of this work and will provide first responders with tools and training to enhance their work with people with disabilities. Registration is required. It is free and food will be provided. David Whalen , founder of First Responders Disability Awareness Training — the premier training program for first responders to best serve and respond to people with disabilities, is the conference keynote speaker.

David has worked in the disability field his entire career. He is passionate about ensuring first responders have the best training available to provide services to people with a disability that enhance response and protect the dignity of the individual. The Tips Tool is an accessible, quick, rich in content tool enabling first responders to readily find information and tips to enhance response.

The tool is accessible via smartphones, computers or download. This exciting approach pairs law enforcement and a mental health professional in the field to more immediately and effectively address the needs of persons experiencing mental health or emotional crisis. In the afternoon, a condensed version of the First Responder Disability Awareness Training will be provided.