Yesterday, the AAC lab here at Penn State shook under the earthquake. I looked at my colleague and she looked back at me. As we are both from the east coast, we don’t expect and certainly don’t prepare for earthquakes. As I walked home later that evening, I thought about how the AAC community has worked hard on creating awareness of the importance of individuals with complex communication needs being prepared for emergencies and disasters. On the AAC-RERC site there is a range of resources that have been created including guides, sample communication boards, and information for emergency workers. A big part of the push for the creation of these materials was due to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The irony of being in the AAC lab during the earthquake yesterday reminded me of the importance of being prepared for emergencies.
Go to the AAC-RERC to access the materials on Emergency Communication: Disaster Preparation, Response and Recovery for People with CCN.
If you have other tips or recommendations in this area, please leave them in the comments.
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