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Congress Must Pass the Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act
The Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters (REAADI) Act provides solutions for persons with disabilities and older adults during the ever-increasing number of disasters in the United States. The REAADI Act will enable persons to maintain their health, safety, and independence before, during, and after disasters. The Act includes seven specific provisions: (1) funding research; (2) developing and delivering training and technical assistance; (3) creating a national commission that includes persons with disabilities; (4) Recognizes the role for centers for independent living throughout local disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (5) establish in statute the Crisis Standards of Care issued by HHS/OCR during the pandemic and to apply those standards to all public health emergencies and disasters. (6) establishing a Department of Justice review of the Americans with Disabilities Act noncompliance settlement agreements; and (7) creating a government accountability review process for federal funds utilized for disasters to ensure compliance with federal law.
It is imperative that Congress pass the REAADI Act to protect the health, safety and independence of people with disabilities during a disaster.
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Pass the REAADI Act today!
Congress Must Pass the Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion Act
The Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters (REAADI) Act (HR.4938/S.2658) provides solutions for persons with disabilities and older adults during the ever-increasing number of disasters in the United States. The REAADI Act will enable persons to maintain their health, safety, and independence before, during, and after disasters. The Act includes six specific provisions: (1) funding research; (2) developing and delivering training and technical assistance; (3) creating a national commission that includes persons with disabilities; (4) recognizes the role for centers for independent living throughout local disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; (5) establishing a Department of Justice review of the Americans with Disabilities Act noncompliance settlement agreements; and (6) creating a government accountability review process.
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