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About the webinar series:
Emergency management organizations across Canada are familiar with tabletop and live exercises. Join us as we deepen our understanding and knowledge of logistics and how it might be amplified in advance of a pending disaster - a localized flooding event.
This 3-part webinar series is being coordinated by Emergency Management Logistics Canada, IAEM Canada, Team Rubicon Canada, CRHNet, ICS Canada, and NAIT, and moderated with the support of EPIC Podcasts. Each session will include:
A 40-minute tabletop exercise delivered in webinar format by leading and experienced Logistics Section Chiefs
A 20-minute Q & A session to engage in shared learning
A copy of the localized flooding scenario for use in your own community
A summary briefing and video link following each webinar session.
Who should join?
Emergency management, communications, procurement, and training personnel. People with ICS background and training will find this information beneficial as a supplement to existing certifications.
What will you learn?
The organizing committee has set out the following learning objectives for this webinar series:
Addressing resource scarcity
Pre-planning and mitigation activities
Critical infrastructure protection, and
Cultural or demographic challenges in resourcing
Venue Virtual
Starts Thu Feb 20 2025, 08:30am PST
Ends Thu Feb 20 2025, 09:30am PST
To find the link to register please visit crhnet.ca/events-2/#!event/2025/2/20/emergency-management-logistics-exercise-webinar-series-part-...
CRHNet members who need accommodations for registration please contact info@crhnet.ca
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Only 3 days left to register!
Join the Emerging Professionals Committee on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 18:00 EST/ 16:00 MST/ 15:00 PST for the first instalment of the Accessible DEM/DRR lecture series titled "Emergency Social Services -
Accessibility Considerations"!
Jen McEachen, CRHNet's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Director will share practical tools for creating accessible documents for evacuees receiving support, additional training ideas for volunteers and staff, and accessibility considerations for physical spaces. Jen is currently working on her
Bachelor's degree in Emergency / Security Management through the Justice Institute of BC and is involved in a variety of committees relating to EM/DRR and organizations serving individuals with deafblindness."
Register Today! crhnet.ca/event-calendar/#!event/2025/1/28/emerging-professionals-8211-community-and-networking-b...
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Document Accessibility Considerations for Emergency Preparedness Workshops
Many municipalities offer in-person or virtual workshops for residents on mitigation and emergency preparedness. While many documents are distributed widely or made available online, they are often not readily accessible in alternative formats for individuals with disabilities.
For example, individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind and use ASL as their first language, as well as blind individuals who rely on text-to-speech or braille output, may face challenges accessing these materials.
To ensure full inclusion of the disability community:
- On the registration page, invite individuals with disabilities to indicate any accommodation needs in advance or on the day of the workshop.
- If possible, provide documents in accessible formats to participants before the presentation or workshop.
Guidelines for Creating Accessible Documents
Below are a few key best practices for improving document accessibility:
- Add alternative text (alt-text) to images and graphics. Microsoft Word has a built-in feature for adding alt-text. Right-click on the image and select "View Alt Text."
- Avoid merging table cells. This helps maintain a logical reading order for screen readers.
- Use a consistent, readable font. Sans-serif fonts (e.g., Arial, Calibri) are easier to read for many users.
- Ensure strong color contrast. In PowerPoint slides, use a consistent theme with high contrast between text and background. Avoid excessive animation or slide transitions.
- Minimize visual clutter. Overly complex layouts can be difficult for screen-reader users to navigate.
- Provide an accessible Word document. If PDF documents are widely used, offer a Word version as an alternative.
About the Author
Jen McEachen, CRHNet’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Director, is a person with deafblindness who has lived experience using screen-reading software to access documents and online resources daily.
For further information, contact Jen at accessibility@crhnet.ca.
Resources
Government of Canada – www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/accessible-canada-regulations-guidance/al...
Document Accessibility – www.accessibilitychecker.org/guides/document-accessibility/
Microsoft Support – support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/make-your-word-documents-accessible-to-people-with-disabilitie...
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Only 7 days left to register!
Join the Emerging Professionals Committee on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 18:00 EST/ 16:00 MST/ 15:00 PST for the first instalment of the Accessible DEM/DRR lecture series titled "Emergency Social Services -
Accessibility Considerations"!
Jen McEachen, CRHNet's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Director will share practical tools for creating accessible documents for evacuees receiving support, additional training ideas for volunteers and staff, and accessibility considerations for physical spaces. Jen is currently working on her
Bachelor's degree in Emergency / Security Management through the Justice Institute of BC and is involved in a variety of committees relating to EM/DRR and organizations serving individuals with deafblindness."
Register Today! crhnet.ca/event-calendar/#!event/2025/1/28/emerging-professionals-8211-community-and-networking-b...
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