#NationalPreparednessMonth should not be the only time to think about disasters. We support disabled people before, during, and after disaster hits
As the nation’s only Disability + Disaster Hub, the work we do is possible because of contributions from our community. disasterstrategies.org/donate/
![[Image Description 1: Black background with a framed image centered in front of yellow shadows. The top of the page reads “National Preparedness Month should not be the only time you think about disasters” in white bold text. The image at the center of the page features a snapshot of when The Partnership was supporting people in the Bahamas, in 2019, after Hurricane Dorian. There are two people in wheelchairs and another person holding a box in front of a white building. The three of them are entering the building through a door on the left side of the image. Next to the door is a white pickup truck parked on the grass with over fifteen boxes stacked in the back of the truck. Underneath the image in italicized text are the words, “Here at The Partnership, we support disabled people before, during, and after disaster hits”. The Partnership's logo is centered at the bottom of the page.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreicnvkp5lczoxpigbjkdyjoc2sgt22j6j4uecgztfec4gdjowslche)
![[Image Description 2: Black background with a white text box centered on the page surrounded by a lighter yellow shadow. The top of the page consists of a donation request that reads, “ As the nation’s only Disability and Disaster Hub, the work we do is possible because of donations and contributions from our community. Donate today: disasterstrategies.org/donate/”. THe text box contains information about The Disability and Disaster Hotline: “Disabled, impacted by disasters, and need help? Call/Text: 800-626-4959. Email: hotline@disasterstrategies.org.” Underneath the text box is a line of text that reads, “You are not alone. Connect with us for your disability + disaster needs”. The Partnership's logo is centered at the bottom of the page.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreiat2znzl7ns4cq6wf5ek5ylj53d7cm2vw67llt3uaapkwbkd2yuoy)
![[Image Description Slide 1: Tan background with orange, green, and white silhouettes of people connected like a puzzle piece. At the top of the page is the text, “National Preparedness Month” in black with a yellow long curved rectangle background effect. Underneath is the text, “How to Build a Support Network” in thick black text. Beneath that is a yellow text box that reads, “Having people you can count on can make a big difference before, during, and after disasters”. At the bottom of the page is The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies’ logo.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreie6wswenxvxssluwof2avkwcgcq7sxit55w6p2aogidtivhekje3i)
![[Image Description Slide 2: Tan background with orange, green, and white silhouettes of people connected like a puzzle piece. At the top of the page is a thin white text box with black text that reads, “A support network can include: Underneath the text box are labels in red text of different people that can be in a support network placed in a circular order. Those people are: Friends, Family, Coworkers, Neighbors, Attendants, Caregivers, and Others. Beneath that is a white text box that reads, “Some people may not want one and that’s okay”.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreihx3m5rigcuod6g5d6uvyrbvjcwyaeg54cwwfljh2q44cei3j4ohi)
![[Image Description Slide 3: Tan background with a white text box outlined in black with three silhouettes of people, white, green, and orange, and connected like a puzzle piece above the text box. The bottom-right corner has two silhouettes connecting that are brown and pink respectively. The text box centered on the page has the following text: “If you do want a support network, start the relationships you already have. Deepen your existing friendships and build stronger connections. Try to do this with your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and other people in spaces you visit often. Support networks can exist online and in person”. At the bottom-left corner of the page is The Partnership’s logo.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreihpwi4kzfu5nzbokoauojpw7vgdfnd5z7s75okuyiqknu5oixzpfy)
![[Image Description Slide 4: Tan background with a white text box outlined in black with 2 silhouettes of people that are green, and orange respectively, and connected like a puzzle piece above the text box. The text box centered on the page has the following text: “Check in on your support network before, during, and after a disaster.This can look like offering something supportive for others in the network. Some examples of support include” Underneath is a bulleted list of four ways to show support. The first bullet point is, “A place to store medication in case their power goes out”. The second bullet point is, “A ride to a cooling center if they don’t have access to air conditioning”. The third bullet point is, “Sharing local resources for support”. The final bullet point is, “Practicing your safety plans together”. Centered at the bottom of the page is The Partnership’s logo.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreieexnsrzodekc4eo3g3mhhb3vkufqiqigcyxexk4np6usw3nnduju)
![[Image Description Slide 1: Blue background with images of a white and yellow N95 mask, a red and white first aid kit, and a light blue water container, outlined in black in the top-left, top-right, and bottom-left corners respectively. Centered on the page is the text, “National Preparedness Month” in all caps in light yellow font. Above the centered text is “September is” in black with yellow long curved rectangle background effect. In the bottom-right corner is “Swipe to learn more!” in italicized black text with a yellow long curved rectangle background effect. Underneath is The Partnership’s logo in white.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreiaeioi6xaabtdeqabg2x5fhtx4z34qn3gh6omeqg46lf5kkve243m)
![[Image Description Slide 2: Blue background with the text, “There are many kinds of disasters to be prepared for:” at the top in light yellow font. Underneath are the following words in capitalized red text with a white background: weather, climate, geological, health, technology, infrastructure, conflict, and more. In the second half of the page is a white text box with a bulleted list. The line before the list begins is, “More specifically, this can look like:” The bullet points on the left side are: flooding, power outages, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and epidemics. The bullet points on the right side are: pandemics, food contamination, hacked passwords, blackouts, arrest, deportation. The bottom of the text box has, “and the list goes on” separate from the bulleted list. The Partnership’s logo in white is centered at the bottom of the page.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreihyt6jcuv3gdukywnduompjsk5s5j3t75qtkayejeqwkl3hxo4sb4)
![[Image Description Slide 3: Blue background with two white text boxes, separated by a line of text. The first text box reads, “Multiply marginalized people face a disproportionate impact throughout disasters. Did you know that disabled people are 2-4 times more likely to die or be injured in disasters than nondisabled people?” The middle of the page is capitalized red text with a white background that reads, “We need to develop a culture of preparedness rooted in interdependence.” The text box below reads, “Disasters can hit at any time and in many cases unexpectedly. Do you know what to do if any of those kinds of disasters happened today? If not, we encourage you to use this month to use resources from The Partnership to help you make a plan that works for you and your community. Learn more at disasterstrategies.org”. The Partnership’s logo in white is centered at the bottom of the page.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreifct3yabhjigytt3kgn2ln4y5uz24csrdg4sgzmhmvjd2vvoensye)
![[Descripción de la imagen: Fondo negro con cubos de hielo y un termómetro congelado en la parte inferior. En la esquina superior izquierda aparece el texto “¡Acompáñenos!” inclinado a 45 grados, en letras blancas sobre un fondo azul. A su lado, centrado en la parte superior de la página, aparece en letras amarillas el texto “Enfriando la crisis: ¡Emergencias por calor y tú!”. Debajo aparece el texto “Presentado por: ASAN y La Alianza”. Una línea horizontal amarilla divide la página y, en el extremo derecho de la línea, lee “segunda parte” inclinado a 45 grados, en letras blancas sobre un fondo rojo. Debajo de la línea amarilla aparece el siguiente texto centrado en letras blancas: “Jueves 27 de agosto, 2 p. m. hora del Este, por Zoom. Hablaremos sobre qué son las emergencias por calor, cómo le afectan y recursos para mantenerse segure durante las emergencias por calor. Se ofrecerán interpretación en lengua de señas estadounidense (ASL), interpretación al español y subtítulos CART en inglés y español”. Debajo de este texto y encima de los cubos de hielo y el termómetro congelado, aparece a la izquierda, en letras amarillas, “Regístrese en: qrco.de/HeatWeb2”. Debajo, en letras blancas más pequeñas y entre asteriscos, lee “El enlace de registro distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas”. A la derecha del texto hay un código QR en blanco y negro con un borde azul delgado que dirige al enlace de registro. Los logotipos de Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) y La Alianza para Estrategias Inclusivas ante Desastres están centrados en la parte inferior de la página, sobre los cubos de hielo y el termómetro congelado.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreib5luhivnteqi5tx3gkxmjsrrci6uvjrnbln5xha3bmxg4agg7b54)
![[Image Description: Black background with ice cubes and a thermometer frozen at the bottom. In the top-left corner is the text, “Join Us!” tilted at a 45-degree angle in white with a blue background. Next to it and centered at the top of the page is the text, Cooling The Crisis: Heat Emergencies and You!” in yellow text. Underneath is the text, “Hosted by: ASAN and The Partnership”. Splitting the page is a thin yellow horizontal line, with “Part Two” tilted at a 45-degree angle in white with a red background on the right end of the line. Underneath the yellow line is the following text centered in white font: “Thursday, August 27th 2pm ET on Zoom. We will discuss what heat emergencies are, how heat emergencies impact you, and heat safety resources! ASL Interpretation, Spanish interpretation, and CART in English and Spanish provided.” Underneath the blurb of white text, and above the ice cubes and a thermometer frozen at the bottom, there is yellow text on the left side that reads, “Register at: https://qrco.de/HeatWeb2” Underneath is the text in white and smaller that reads, “Registration link is case sensitive” and separated by asterisks. Next to the text on the left is a black and white QR code with a thin blue border that will lead you to the registration link. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies logos are centered at the bottom of the page, covering the ice cubes and a thermometer frozen at the bottom.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreic23ofqafewn67tx42jsu52u63c34qpko3z5k3xgfxf7i32sjla74)
![[Descripción de imagen, diapositiva 1: Fondo negro tenue con una banda diagonal que va desde la esquina superior izquierda hasta la esquina inferior derecha, compuesta por cinco franjas paralelas de color rojo, dorado, blanco, azul y verde, como una adaptación de la versión recta de la bandera del Orgullo por la Discapacidad. En el centro hay un recuadro blanco con el texto «Nos acercamos al final del Mes del Orgullo por la Discapacidad. Para muches de nosotres, este mes está lleno de tensiones: alegría y rabia, celebración y resistencia. Pero nuestro movimiento no termina el 1 de agosto.» en letra negra, con algunas palabras en negrita para darles énfasis. El logotipo de La Alianza se encuentra en la esquina inferior izquierda de la imagen.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreibenfh2yg4rak22yk5baolwqr7k3eftszwyzgaf3xo2s2yazavz5m)
![[Descripción de imagen, diapositiva 2: Fondo negro tenue con una banda diagonal que va desde la esquina superior izquierda hasta la esquina inferior derecha, compuesta por cinco franjas paralelas de color rojo, dorado, blanco, azul y verde, como una adaptación de la versión recta de la bandera del Orgullo por la Discapacidad. En el centro hay un recuadro blanco con el texto «En este momento, nuestro derecho a existir en los espacios públicos está bajo ataque. A pesar del 36.º aniversario de la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés), estamos enfrentando ataques sin precedentes que buscan desmantelar la decisión Olmstead de 1999. Rechazamos estas narrativas porque tenemos el derecho inherente de vivir y prosperar como personas discapacitadas» en letra negra, con algunas palabras en negrita para darles énfasis. El logotipo de La Alianza se encuentra en la esquina inferior izquierda de la imagen.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreiel3dguz47e55h5ajpdzatu4e3jppgakvikec5owxsny5u6rpqmk4)
![[Descripción de imagen, diapositiva 3: Fondo negro tenue con una banda diagonal que va desde la esquina superior izquierda hasta la esquina inferior derecha, compuesta por cinco franjas paralelas de color rojo, dorado, blanco, azul y verde, como una adaptación de la versión recta de la bandera del Orgullo por la Discapacidad. En el centro hay un recuadro blanco con el texto «En la Alianza para Estrategias Inclusivas ante Desastres, estamos orgulloses, sentimos indignación y seguimos luchando por la justicia. Únase a la lucha. ¡El Orgullo por la Discapacidad es todos los días!» en letra negra, con algunas palabras en negrita para darles énfasis. El logotipo de La Alianza se encuentra en la esquina inferior izquierda de la imagen.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreigffhkzwxtu4kwhwkggnj3m5slkdb5mpsgncrodwcfrd46336dnyy)
![[Descripción de imagen, diapositiva 4: Fondo negro tenue con el texto «¡El Orgullo por la Discapacidad es todos los días!» repetido 22 veces. Las cinco líneas centrales son de color verde, azul, blanco, dorado y rojo, respectivamente, como una adaptación de la bandera del Orgullo por la Discapacidad. Las cuatro líneas superiores y las cuatro inferiores son apenas visibles y están diseñadas para integrarse con el fondo. El logotipo de La Alianza está centrado en la parte inferior de la página.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreiajtc542az2k4iewmsd2ayb5uilcvpsmypa6zy4ghpxuxgaweveeu)
![[Image Description Slide 1: Blue background with blue waves with white italicized text that reads“Disabled, impacted by disasters, and need help?”. Underneath is bold, capitalized white text with a black background that reads, “The Disability and Disaster Hotline”. The bottom half of the page is the contact information for the hotline in white text that reads, “Call/Text: 800-626-4959 Email: hotline@disasterstrategies.org”. Centered at the bottom page is The Partnership’s logo]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreihwanuffwltiuvhr3735dry6wufdosdbe4lemyugmbg2nzxgzz2se)
![[Descripción de la imagen: Fondo negro con tenues ondas multicolores y texto en blanco en cursiva que dice:
«¿Discapacidad afectada por un desastre y necesita ayuda?». Debajo hay texto en blanco, en negrita y mayúsculas, sobre un fondo azul que dice: «La Línea Directa de Discapacidad y Desastres». La mitad inferior de la página contiene la información de contacto de la línea directa en texto blanco que dice: «Llame/Envíe un mensaje de texto al: 800-626-4959. Correo electrónico: hotline@disasterstrategies.org». Centrado en la parte inferior de la página se encuentra el logotipo de La Alianza]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreifsibuyu6mrxftfepadc5pgxnnooyuwxzw64sh7jpfgpcncz76s5m)
![[Image Description: Black background with faint multicolored waves with white italicized text that reads“Disabled, impacted by disasters, and need help?”. Underneath is bold, capitalized white text with a blue background that reads, “The Disability and Disaster Hotline”. The bottom half of the page is the contact information for the hotline in white text that reads, “Call/Text: 800-626-4959 Email: hotline@disasterstrategies.org”. Centered at the bottom page is The Partnership’s logo]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4agm4ptonjywf55u7bsgkd3/bafkreifi7zwb2twl6hpzawus6maxymyebmxbjuk3uufih6xikskzzxezoy)
