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Emergency Sector Disability Awareness (ESDA)

A 3-part introductory learning module for the emergency sector on disability inclusion in emergency management.

This eLearning was developed by the team at Collaborating 4 Inclusion who have kindly given us permission to share it on our website. Please visit their website here to see more of the incredible work that they are doing.

Part 1 -  Introduction to Disability for the Emergency Sector

In this Emergency Sector Disability Awareness (ESDA) learning module, we focus on how different models or approaches to disability shape the way we view people with disability and how people with disability view themselves.

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Part 2 - Introduction to Disability Advocacy for the Emergency Sector 

In this Emergency Sector Disability Awareness (ESDA) learning module, we focus on disability rights in an emergency management context.

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Part 3 - Introduction to Disability Representation for the Emergency Sector

In this Emergency Sector Disability Awareness (ESDA) learning module, we consider:

  • the specific role that disability representation plays in promoting disability inclusion and respect for diversity, and
  • how meaningful representation & participation builds capabilities for inclusive emergency management planning and practices that leave nobody behind.

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Additional learning resources

Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) Online Certificate Course

The P-CEP Certificate Course was by Associate Professor Michelle Villeneuve and her team at the Centre for Disability Research and Policy. It was designed in collaboration with people with disabilities, their support services, government agencies, and emergency personnel.

P-CEP Certificate Course