Stronger Together: Advancing Inclusive Emergency Management Across New York State
NYAIL, and the New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) are excited to bring you this joint webinar on emergency preparedness for people with disabilities.
In 2025, the New York State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) launched the Inclusive Emergency Management and Outreach (IEMO) Program to strengthen the integration of disability, access, and functional needs considerations across emergency management. Join OEM staff to learn about the new program, the role of Regional Offices, inclusive planning, and opportunities for Independent Living Centers to partner with emergency managers to build more inclusive and resilient communities.
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 27, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn about the new IEMO Program and its priorities
- Understand the role of OEM Regional Offices
- Identify opportunities for ILC engagement in local emergency management planning, training, and response
- The role of ILCs as service force multipliers
Presenter:
- David Whalen, Special Assistant, Inclusive Emergency Management and Outreach - Office of Emergency Management, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
- Lisa Burkovich, NYS DHSES OEM Region 5 Regional Director
Click Here to Register for October's Webinar
American Sign Language and human captioning will be provided.