FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2007
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310
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Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities: Free Conference July 13 at FCCJ, presented by Independent Living Resource Center

Independent Living Resource Center will present “Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities,” a free conference, on July 13 at the Florida Community College Advanced Technology Center (401 W. State Street, Jacksonville). Registration is from 8–8:45 a.m., followed by a welcome by Senator Steven R. Wise, a long-time advocate for persons with disabilities. A complete agenda appears below.

The day-long conference will teach persons with disabilities and their caregivers how to prepare for hurricanes, fire, flu pandemic and biological disasters. Topics to be covered in panel discussions and presentations include “Types of Disasters,” “Disaster Services,” “Hospital Response,” “Shelters — What to Expect” and “Personal Preparation.”

Lunch will be provided and attendees will receive an Emergency Disaster Kit. Early registration is recommended for this free conference, as attendance is limited to 200.

The conference is cosponsored by the City of Jacksonville, the American Red Cross, Sight and Sound Productions and FCCJ.

ILRC’s stated mission is “To empower all people with a disability (as defined in the American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) or Rehab Act of 1973), to live independent and self-empowered lives.” To register or for more information call ILRC at 904.399.8484.

Conference Agenda
July 13, 2007 Florida Community College Advanced Technology Center

Learn how to prepare for hurricanes, fire, flu pandemic, and biological disasters at this free conference for disabled individuals and their caregivers.

	8–8:45 a.m.	Registration
	8:45–9 a.m.	Welcome: The Honorable Steven R. Wise
	9–9:45 a.m.	Keynote Speaker
	9:45–10:30 a.m.	Types of Disasters — Panel Discussion
	10:30–10:45 a.m.	Break
	10:45–11:30 a.m.	Disaster Services — Panel Discussion
	11:30 a.m.–noon	Breakout Sessions by County
	Noon–1 p.m.	Luncheon and Speaker
	1–1:45 p.m.	Hospital Response — Panel
	1:45–2:30 p.m.	Shelters — What to Expect?
	2:30–2:45 p.m.	Break
	2:45–3:30 p.m.	Personal Preparation
	3:30–4:30 p.m.	Breakout Sessions by Disability
	4:30 p.m.	Closing