Episode #36 | When Disaster Strikes: Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities
In this episode, we discuss emergency preparedness and inclusivity with our guest, Brian Kosczuk, a second-generation paramedic and Pennsylvania EMS Educator of the Year. Brian shares how living with a rare disease, myositis, and being a cardiac arrest survivor have allowed him to see different perspectives and how that shapes his role as a first responder, educator, and advocate. Brian also discusses the challenges and solutions for ensuring emergency alerts and responses are accessible to people with disabilities. From adaptive technologies to the role of local emergency managers in accommodating specific needs, he provides valuable insights into making emergency services more inclusive. Tune in as he gets us thinking about how to prepare for the worst. ABOUT US: The Demystifying NMO and MOG podcast is a Sumaira Foundation (TSF) project and was made possible with the generous support of Genentech. SOCIAL & WEBSITE: Brian Kosczuk LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/2he45j6n Demystifying NMO podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/demystifying_nmomog Twitter - twitter.com/DemystifyingNMO The Sumaira Foundation Website - www.sumairafoundation.org Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheSumairaFoundation Voices of NMO & MOG - www.sumairafoundation.org/awareness/voices-of-nmo/ ADDITIONAL LINKS Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs (FEMA and the American Red Cross) https://tinyurl.com/ycjpxga2 People with Disabilities (U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security) https://www.ready.gov/disability Disability and Health Emergency Preparedness (CDC) https://tinyurl.com/yg73h3uu SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate to Illuminate https://www.sumairafoundation.org/advocacy/donate/ CREDITS: Producer & Host - Brian Dawson Music - Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay
