ADA Lunch and Learn Session: Your Rights As A Person with a Disability Under the ADA in Personal Emergency Preparedness
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Central Time
Description:
Join Pacific ADA Center staff with guest presenter Heather Lafferty of the Nevada Office of Emergency Management to learn how the ADA protects the rights of people with disabilities in emergency situations. This session will cover how to plan for personal emergencies, communicate your needs, and ensure that emergency services and public alerts are accessible. Gain tools and strategies to stay safe and informed before, during, and after a disaster.
Presenters:
- Heather Lafferty, Chief Resilience Officer and State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Nevada Office of Emergency Management / Homeland Security
- Jan Garrett, Pacific ADA Center
English