ADA National Network Learning Session: FEMAs Office of Disability Integration & Coordination - Who We Are & How We Serve

ADA National Network Learning Session: FEMAs Office of Disability Integration & Coordination - Who We Are & How We Serve

8th August, 2019

This session highlights an overview of the strategic vision of FEMA's Office of Disability Integration & Coordination (ODIC). In this session, members of ODIC will discuss the varying roles of ODIC in headquarters, the regions, and in the field. Presenters will provide updates on current policy and program initiatives aimed at improving access for persons with disabilities before, during and after disasters.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand FEMA's approach to enterprise level disability integration.
  • Learn program and policy initiatives.

Presenters:

Linda Mastandrea is the Director of FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

Arthur Craig is the Program and Policy Branch Chief of FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

Jessica Gottesman is a Data Analytics Program Analyst in FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

Candice Alder is a Public Assistance Policy Analyst in FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

Edward Ahern is a Disability Integration Advisor - Individual Assistance Detail in FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

John Daly is a Special Advisor to the Associate Administrator - Office of Response and Recovery in FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

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