Living in a State of Emergencies: How parents of medically complex children prepare for and navigate disasters in Oregon
This fireside chat with a panel of parents will center around past experiences dealing with emergency situations that are common in Oregon. We will explore the unique challenges faced by families and the creative solutions they have used (or wish they had thought of). *This presentation is supported by the Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (OCCYSN), the state’s Title V agency.*
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EMU, EMU Redwood Auditorium
Panel Discussion
Children & Youth
Youth and adults, Adults, Older adults (55+), Transition age youth
Presented by
Emergency Coordinator
ODDS
Ash Kane (she/her) is the Emergency Coordinator for the ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and has been with ODDS since November 2022. Ash served on the OHA COVID-19 response for over 2 years prior to joining ODHS.
Force Foundation
Transition Network Facilitator
Douglas Educational Service District
Les is an educator that serves on the SICC State Special Education Council, he was appointed by the governor to the state Universal Healthcare Taskforce, he has served as a Board Member for a rare disease non-profit, he presented to the National Academies on children’s disability services and emergency planning, and he has been integrally involved in disability services policy in Oregon. Les’ daughter receives services through Children’s Intensive In-Home Services.
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EMU, EMU Redwood Auditorium
Panel Discussion
Children & Youth
Youth and adults, Adults, Older adults (55+), Transition age youth