Survey first responders and regional and local planners to assess (and raise awareness of) resources and needs for disability preparedness in localities throughout the region.   

Provide technical assistance and skills development to first responders to assist them in including persons with disabilities in planning activities and in response and recovery plans.

Identify people with disabilities living independently, with family, or in residential facilities and recruit them to participate in planning activities.

Plan and implement an information campaign to inform the public about ways to better prepare in the event of an emergency.

Establish an NCR Disability Advisory Committee to be a visible public presence and oversee development of inclusive emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

Hold a one-day regional conference on the roles and responsibilities in emergency preparedness of people with disabilities, advocates, agencies and service providers.

Develop a curriculum for persons with disabilities to prepare them to participate effectively in planning, and to pass on their skills to other people with disabilities.

Develop a “planning participation course” for disability agency staff and service provider staff to help prepare them to do effective emergency planning and implementation.

Develop an enhanced emergency communication network for persons with disabilities.