I implemented a culturally informed strategy with a diverse population while working on my family’s Disaster Preparedness Plan, which I completed in Crisis and Emergency Management I. I could not use the FEMA material because my daughter is Intellectually and Developmentally Delayed, is nonverbal, and uses an AAC device to speak. Due to her abilities, I researched and analyzed evidence-based practices to include her in contributing to the planning and executing of the preparedness plan. By focusing on Strength-based theory, I found a social story and other materials that would be engaging and integrate my daughter’s strengths. Using this, my daughter was shown dignity by having the material accessible and including her in the preparation. She was also shown that she was worthy by ensuring she would have the resources needed to survive and thrive in an emergency.
The Disaster Preparedness Plan components are listed below:
