National Technical Assistance Resource Center on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

The Administration for Community Living is seeking applications to establish a national technical assistance and resource center to provide direct assistance and guidance to states and territories to plan and build upon existing state emergency plans and improve their capacity to better address access and functional needs, safety needs, and access to adequate supports for individuals with disabilities during an emergency or disaster. The center will aim to provide technical assistance, resources, and information at the state, federal, and local level as part of the planning, response, and recovery efforts. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing technical assistance and guidance to states and territories to improve their emergency plans • Building upon existing state emergency plans to address access and functional needs, safety needs, and access to adequate supports for individuals with disabilities • Providing resources and information at the state, federal, and local level as part of the planning, response, and recovery efforts • Establishing a national technical assistance and resource center to support the safety of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during a disaster or emergency