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In the Spring of 2008, the Howard University School Work (HUSSW) entered into an agreement to perform three sets of research required under an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant that had been awarded to the National Capital Region. Managed by the DC Homeland Security Emergency Agency and under the guidance of Project Director and Principal Investigator, Dr. Carl T. Cameron, HUSSW began work on April 28, 2008, with a deadline of August 31, 2008.
The first volume of this work, Best Practices Review, is divided by the Scope of Work and further identifies outstanding examples of practices on behalf of people with special needs, critical guidance documents, and media samples. Recommendations follow based on the collection of data for this review.
The second volume, Meta-Data Review, covers Ward Eight in the District of Columbia and includes a review of existing census data, as well as data from government agencies, associations and organizations, and service providers. Recommendations for needed data collection and suggestions for a proposed template are included in this section.
Finally, the third volume, Focus Groups, contains a summary of the ten focus groups held with a variety of special needs populations in Ward Eight. Recommendations to HSEMA and DCDOT follow and include specific action items for consideration.
The Howard University School of Social Work wishes to acknowledge our partners and key contributors for their support:
- National Capitol Region Preparedness
- Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency
- DC Department of Transportation
- Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management
- The Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness
- Urban Preparedness, Inc.
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute
- Office of Marion Barry, Councilmember, Ward 8, Washington, DC
- International Association of Emergency Managers – Special Needs Committee
- National Organization on Disability
- EAD & Associates, Inc.
- Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative
- Family Medical and Counseling Services, Inc.
- Ambassador Baptist Church
- Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center
- Bread for the City & Associates, Inc.
Other Documents: Agency data review, People with disabilities by age and census track, Event Route Reference Map |
