Emergency Registries: Misleading, Harmful & Non-inclusive Fix Pt1

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/CADisasterStrategies

In this 2-part discussion, the broadly used term registries is narrowed to refer to registries for disabled people, sometimes referred to as “special needs” registries. These registries are used primarily by the government as disaster response and planning tools.

These registries typically consist of a database of individuals who voluntarily sign up and meet various eligibility requirements for receiving emergency response services based on a need.

The panel will take a deep look at clarifying the layers, cutting through the rhetoric, and examining the dis, mis, and flawed information regarding registries. The panel will also explore the hard work needed to build resource capacity and operationalize, embed and sustain viable assistance.

Panel: 

• Moderator: Shaylin Sluzalis, Co-Executive Director, The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
• Alexandra Enders, Consultant
• June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant
• Marcie Roth, Executive Director, World Institute on Disability

The panels will review and explore:

• Registries and disasters
• Harn they can cause
• Better options
• Evidence
• Tools
• Research needed\

Background: Emergency Registries resource provides a rich exploration of registries and includes:

• papers, presentations, and archived webinars
• flowchart and assessment tool for making decisions about using a registry
• a compilation of opinions about registries
• background discussion on what registries are, and the types of registries used in emergency management
• research – existing and needed

Format: Zoom 2-part panel presentation and discussion