Fwd: Disasters & Disability : How can we create a focus group on DIDRR in India?
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Vaishnavi Jayakumar
Aug 21, 2018, 4:36:19 AM8/21/18
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FYI.
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From: Joe John George <mails...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu 13 Oct, 2016, 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: Disasters & Disability : How can we create a focus group on DIDRR in India?
To: <jayakumar...@gmail.com>
Cc: Samir Ghosh <sa...@shodhana.org>, Shivani Gupta <she...@gmail.com>, Meenakshi B. <meen...@equalscpsj.org>, Sudha Ramamoorthy <sud...@gmail.com>, Latha Subramanian <lat...@gmail.com>, SEOC GoK <seoc...@gmail.com>
From: Joe John George <mails...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu 13 Oct, 2016, 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: Disasters & Disability : How can we create a focus group on DIDRR in India?
To: <jayakumar...@gmail.com>
Cc: Samir Ghosh <sa...@shodhana.org>, Shivani Gupta <she...@gmail.com>, Meenakshi B. <meen...@equalscpsj.org>, Sudha Ramamoorthy <sud...@gmail.com>, Latha Subramanian <lat...@gmail.com>, SEOC GoK <seoc...@gmail.com>
Dear Ms Vaishnavi
Thank you for writing to us. Yes, we (SDMA - State Disaster Management Authority) have launched a project titled 'strengthening of emergency response capabilities with emphasis on differently abled peope'. Related to the same, SDMA did couple of consultations with a group of experts in this field as well as with PwDs. As an outcome of this, we have developed a handbook on disability inclusive DRR (draft) which is attached herewith, and open for peer review, feedback/suggestions.
The state is planning to roll out the module in all the districts and train the PwDs in each district. Your valuable suggestions are invited.
Along with that, we would like to know more about your organization and your work in DRR & Disability. Do you have any operations in Kerala too?
Thank You
Sincerely
Joe George
State Project Officer
GoI-UNDP, SEOC, Kerala
C.C: Member Secretary, KSDMA
On Tue, Oct 11, 2016 at 12:27 PM, Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India) <vaishnavi...@inclusiveindia.info> wrote:
Dear Mr. George,We are an assorted group of people (working in pan-disability issues across India) who have an interest in ensuring that disabled community members are not left behind at times of crisis.We were delighted to read the following news as a demonstration of the State's intent in deploying the community in disaster resilience efforts.Would you be able to share the manual in question so that we can learn from what Kerala is planning and to see how adaptable it is to regional / cultural variations?
Samir could you also share what you drafted in the separate chapter on disaster response in the Bihar State Disability Policy that was subsequently adopted by Govt of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh?And Shivani, the most relevant resources from your experience with the Sendai Framework's inclusion of DiDRR?
As Meenakshi, Sudha, Latha and I gear up to the possibility of a 2016 version of #ChennaiRains, the sooner this gets moving, the better.Dr. Sara, we haven't met, but given CBM's expertise in this domain internationally and more recently in India, the project head in India would be integral to this initiative. Who would be the best person from CBM-SARO to engage on this?
Hoping we can all catalyse this initiative - it was disappointing to see the absence of diversity inclusion in the forthcoming AMCDRR meet.Regards,VaishnaviAll-inclusive disaster management
thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/allinclusive-disaster-management/article9205780.ece
10/10/2016
Project to include differently abled in relief efforts
Disaster management activities in the State are set to become inclusive for persons with disabilities, helping them access relief services and support during emergency situations.
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is working on a project to help an estimated 7,93,937 persons with 22 different types of disabilities ranging from blindness, autism, muscular dystrophy, and hearing impairment to epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy to cope with the multiple hazards.
Handbook
Recognising the fact that disability is a limiting factor in a disaster victim’s ability to survive a situation, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-funded project seeks to strengthen their emergency response capabilities. The draft of a trainers’ handbook on disability and disaster risk reduction has been prepared.
UNDP State project officer Joe George said training would be organised in all districts to equip the differently abled to cope with disasters. “It will be a participatory programme involving people with disabilities and their caregivers as well as government agencies, local bodies and civil society organisations.” The project is to be implemented by the State Emergency Operations Centre. The SDMA has conducted stakeholder consultations and focus group discussions to identify the difficulties faced by persons with disabilities.
The handbook divides persons with disabilities into four categories — the visually impaired, speech and hearing impaired, physically impaired, and intellectually impaired.
It outlines the responsibilities of the differently abled, their caregivers, and local authorities in preparing for disasters. These include preparing emergency kits, assistive devices, and evacuation plans; conducting mock drills; equipping first responders; providing shelters; arranging interpretors and signages; and ensuring food, drinking water and toilets for the differently abled during disasters.
The handbook emphasises the need to educate the community on the needs of persons with disabilities and the measures to be adopted to mitigate the risks associated with them. The SDMA has prepared brochures in audio, braille, photograph, and video formats for the training programme.
Meenakshi B.
Aug 21, 2018, 4:45:12 AM8/21/18
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This is great. will go through and get back to you. May be we could suggest a survey among persons with disabilities post disaster to further enrich the process.
On Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 2:04 PM, Vaishnavi Jayakumar <jayakumar...@gmail.com> wrote:
FYI.
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From: Joe John George <mails...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu 13 Oct, 2016, 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: Disasters & Disability : How can we create a focus group on DIDRR in India?
To: <jayakumar...@gmail.com>
Cc: Samir Ghosh <sa...@shodhana.org>, Shivani Gupta <she...@gmail.com>, Meenakshi B. <meen...@equalscpsj.org>, Sudha Ramamoorthy <sud...@gmail.com>, Latha Subramanian <lat...@gmail.com>, SEOC GoK <seoc...@gmail.com>Dear Ms VaishnaviThank you for writing to us. Yes, we (SDMA - State Disaster Management Authority) have launched a project titled 'strengthening of emergency response capabilities with emphasis on differently abled peope'. Related to the same, SDMA did couple of consultations with a group of experts in this field as well as with PwDs. As an outcome of this, we have developed a handbook on disability inclusive DRR (draft) which is attached herewith, and open for peer review, feedback/suggestions.The state is planning to roll out the module in all the districts and train the PwDs in each district. Your valuable suggestions are invited.Along with that, we would like to know more about your organization and your work in DRR & Disability. Do you have any operations in Kerala too?Thank YouSincerelyJoe GeorgeState Project OfficerGoI-UNDP, SEOC, KeralaC.C: Member Secretary, KSDMA
On Tue, Oct 11, 2016 at 12:27 PM, Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India) <vaishnavi.jayakumar@inclusiveindia.info> wrote:Dear Mr. George,We are an assorted group of people (working in pan-disability issues across India) who have an interest in ensuring that disabled community members are not left behind at times of crisis.We were delighted to read the following news as a demonstration of the State's intent in deploying the community in disaster resilience efforts.Would you be able to share the manual in question so that we can learn from what Kerala is planning and to see how adaptable it is to regional / cultural variations?
Samir could you also share what you drafted in the separate chapter on disaster response in the Bihar State Disability Policy that was subsequently adopted by Govt of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh?And Shivani, the most relevant resources from your experience with the Sendai Framework's inclusion of DiDRR?
As Meenakshi, Sudha, Latha and I gear up to the possibility of a 2016 version of #ChennaiRains, the sooner this gets moving, the better.Dr. Sara, we haven't met, but given CBM's expertise in this domain internationally and more recently in India, the project head in India would be integral to this initiative. Who would be the best person from CBM-SARO to engage on this?
Hoping we can all catalyse this initiative - it was disappointing to see the absence of diversity inclusion in the forthcoming AMCDRR meet.Regards,VaishnaviAll-inclusive disaster management
thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/allinclusive-disaster-management/article9205780.ece
10/10/2016
Project to include differently abled in relief efforts
Disaster management activities in the State are set to become inclusive for persons with disabilities, helping them access relief services and support during emergency situations.
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is working on a project to help an estimated 7,93,937 persons with 22 different types of disabilities ranging from blindness, autism, muscular dystrophy, and hearing impairment to epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy to cope with the multiple hazards.
Handbook
Recognising the fact that disability is a limiting factor in a disaster victim’s ability to survive a situation, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-funded project seeks to strengthen their emergency response capabilities. The draft of a trainers’ handbook on disability and disaster risk reduction has been prepared.
UNDP State project officer Joe George said training would be organised in all districts to equip the differently abled to cope with disasters. “It will be a participatory programme involving people with disabilities and their caregivers as well as government agencies, local bodies and civil society organisations.” The project is to be implemented by the State Emergency Operations Centre. The SDMA has conducted stakeholder consultations and focus group discussions to identify the difficulties faced by persons with disabilities.
The handbook divides persons with disabilities into four categories — the visually impaired, speech and hearing impaired, physically impaired, and intellectually impaired.
It outlines the responsibilities of the differently abled, their caregivers, and local authorities in preparing for disasters. These include preparing emergency kits, assistive devices, and evacuation plans; conducting mock drills; equipping first responders; providing shelters; arranging interpretors and signages; and ensuring food, drinking water and toilets for the differently abled during disasters.
The handbook emphasises the need to educate the community on the needs of persons with disabilities and the measures to be adopted to mitigate the risks associated with them. The SDMA has prepared brochures in audio, braille, photograph, and video formats for the training programme.
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Vaishnavi Jayakumar
Aug 21, 2018, 5:36:48 AM8/21/18
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Bounced because attachments too large. Sharing from drive.
On Tue 21 Aug, 2018, 2:15 PM Vaishnavi Jayakumar, <jayakumar...@gmail.com> wrote:
Shivani's resources.---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Shivani Gupta <she...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu 7 Jan, 2016, 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: Disaster or Emergency preparedness for people with disabilities
To: Shankar Subbiah S <sha...@agateinfotek.in>
Cc: Aparna Mittal <aparna...@patientsengage.com>, Madurantakam, Sathya <Sathya.Ma...@nttdata.com>, Vaishnavi Jayakumar <jayakumar...@gmail.com>, Rajiv Rajan <rajiv....@gmail.com>, Viakalathur Sunder <sun...@imsc.res.in>, dra+kutti <DRA+...@groupspaces.com>, Dlu South <dlu....@gmail.com>Hi Shankar,Sharing some resources on disability inclusive DRRbest regards,ShivaniOn Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 7:45 AM, Shankar Subbiah S <sha...@agateinfotek.in> wrote:Its really need of the hour after the Chennai Floods and after our Facebook presentations of DRA friends.I think Shivani, would be the better person to throw some light on the availability of such literature.And, if not available have to be done. I felt it much, when Sathya and me were working on Access Audit forms yesterday using socialcops data collection app for Accessible Elections Tamilnadu 2016 on the point, evacuation procedure on emergency.Sathya, we need to add a question for Easy evacuation facility available or not?With best regards,ShankarOn Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 7:29 AM, Aparna Mittal <aparna...@patientsengage.com> wrote:Dear friends,I came across this today and I wondered if a similar document exists in an Indian context especially in light of the recent experiences shared by some of you.If it does, we are happy to share it on our site.If it needs to be made easier to read or does not exist at all, we would be happy to work with some of you on this initiativeJust for reference, we have created some ebooks. They will give you an ideaAnd if you have ideas for other such ebooks, happy to discuss as wellLook forward to hearing from youWarm regardsAparna--
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