Table 1 Existing deaf preparedness training workshops and disaster simulation exercises*
Target audience | Location served | Organization | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
First Responders | |||
First Responders | Faribault, MN | Faribault Disaster Exercise [10] | Disaster simulation video |
First Responders | Riverside, CA | Riverside Disaster Exercise, California School for the Deaf at Riverside [11] | Disaster simulation video |
First Responders | Gallaudet University, Washington, DC | CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), Serve DC--the Mayor's Office of Volunteerism [12] | One-time, three hour workshop (July 10–12, 2012) |
First Responders | Lancaster, PA | Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps [13] | Teaching emergency sign language and installing sign language apps for EMS |
First Responders | Nationally | CEPIN (Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network) [14] | Training module and internet-based training in selected major cities |
Federal/state/local agencies | |||
Law Enforcement | Statewide, IL | Illinois State Police Department [15] | Module placed in Illinois state police cruisers about cadet training processes. |
Emergency preparedness officials | Springfield, IL | Illinois Department of Health [16] | One time conference workshop on collaborating with the Deaf/HH |
Homeland Security Officials | Nationally | CEPIN [14] | Training module and internet-based training selected major cities |
Law enforcement | San Francisco Bay Area, CA | DeafHope, in partnership with Oakland Police Department [2] | One-time continuing education workshop on working with the Deaf/HH in domestic violence emergencies |
Deaf/HH community | |||
Deaf community | Northern California (Santa Rosa, CA) | COPE (Citizens to Prepare for Emergencies) and Sign Language People [17] | One time workshop |
Deaf community | Gallaudet University, Washington, DC | CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), Serve DC--the Mayor's Office of Volunteerism [12] | One-time, three hour CERT workshop (July 10–12, 2012) |
Deaf community | Rochester, NY | Red Cross Greater Rochester Chapter [18] | Safety training workshop in CPR and first aid |
Deaf community | Nashville, TN | Hearing Bridges partnered with the Nashville Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and National Weather Service [19] | One-time SKYWARN Storm Spotter training on preparation for weather emergencies |
Deaf community | Faribault, MN | Faribault Disaster Exercise [10] | Disaster simulation video |
Deaf community | Riverside, CA | Riverside Disaster Exercise, California School for the Deaf at Riverside [11] | Disaster simulation video |
Deaf community | Nationally | CEPIN [14] | Training module and internet-based training in selected major cities, including fire prevention and safety |
Deaf-blind individuals | New York, NY | Helen Keller National Center [20] | 12-hour curriculum |
ASL interpreters | |||
ASL interpreters | Northern California (San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, CA) | NorCal Center on Deafness, CalEMA [21] | FAST training: Functional Assessment Shelter Team |
Certified ASL interpreters | Northern California (San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, CA) | NorCal Center on Deafness, CalEMA [21] | Disaster Relief Interpreting Program |