Nebraska Disability Preparedness Team
A major initiative of the Disability Preparedness program is to continue to develop collaborations that promote widespread geographic and cultural representation in disaster and emergency preparedness and response activities. This effort has resulted in an expanding, Commission-appointed advisory council called the Nebraska Disability Preparedness Team.
This team promotes the inclusion of individuals with and without disabilities - and groups representing individuals with disabilities - in disaster preparedness and response activities, including training, and resource and activity development. The team also assists the Commission in drafting policies, providing guidance and resources educating Nebraska communities.
Current Disability Preparedness Team
Answers 4 Families- a project of the Center for Children Families & the Law at the University of Nebraska which is dedicated to providing information, opportunities for dialogue, education and support to Nebraskans with special needs and their families.
- Contact: Charlotte "Charlie" Lewis, (402) 472-0844
Great Plains Paralyzed Veterans of America - is a non-profit organization that has dedicated 35 years to providing a unique blend of educational, vocational, social and recreational activities
- Contact: Amanda Vazquez, (402) 398-1422
League of Human Dignity- an organization of people concerned about the rights and quality of life for people with disabilities
- Contact: Fran Hoefler, (402) 595-1256
Minority Outreach Resources and Education (M.O.R.E.) - a non-profit organization focused on providing resources to minorities with disabilities in Omaha
- Contact: Pat Davis, (402) 522-7936
National Federation of the Blind - Nebraska Chapter - an organization devoted to helping blind individuals reach their full potential. We can help blind residents of Nebraska obtain information about jobs and other training opportunities as well as assist them in finding solutions to problems that they encounter in everyday life.
- Contact: Barbara Loos, (402) 477-7711
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired - the state vocational rehabilitation agency for the blind, is committed to helping blind and visually impaired Nebraskans achieve fuller and more rewarding lives through services promoting a positive understanding of blindness and the potential abilities of blind people.
- Contact: Connie Daly, (402) 471-2891
Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing- the state agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people of all ages by providing assistance, advocacy and access to services and information.
- Contact: Beth Ellsworth, (402) 595-3991
Parent Teacher Information (PTI) Nebraska - provide training, information and support to parents in Nebraska who have children who are newborns through twenty-six years old with special needs. Resources are provided for parents, other family members, school personnel and interested others.
- Contact: Nina Baker, (402) 346-0525
Questions about the Disability Program in Nebraska?
Peter Cales
Training & Disability Officer
(402) 471-6228