CA is a national leader in inclusive planning, but we will never raise the "Mission Accomplished" banner. Instead, we will continue to push forward with government, community, and private stakeholders for all people before, during, & after disasters. nytimes.com/2021/09/12/us/…

Knowledge, planning, and preparedness = empowerment. Ppl with disabilities are experts at managing the complexities of life. Prep U adds emergencies to the mix and gives participants the life-saving tools to be safe.

This is why we preach, teach, & work to integrate working with whole community partners throughout every phase of the emergency management process - because it leads to better outcomes for ppl w/disabilities and access or functional needs! #afnintegration phys.org/news/2021-09-i…

Looking forward to partnering up with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport tomorrow to speak at their National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration. The theme this year is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” #NDEAM2021

Each of us should be afforded the opportunity to grow, contribute and utilize our talents. And yet, the unemployment rate for Americans with disabilities remains unconscionably high at nearly 80%. We can, and must, do more. #NDEAM whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Until utilities determine and address the power-related needs of the communities they serve, vulnerable Californians will continue to suffer, and possibly even die, during industry-led Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. sacbee.com/news/californi…

As FEMA evolves to reflect the values, backgrounds, and diverse experiences of all Americans, its capability and capacity to enhance preparedness, resilience, and improved recovery solutions for all Americans will grow exponentially. 19thnews.org/2021/10/fema-d…

Thursday, October 21, will mark the 13th year of International ShakeOut Day. When an earthquake starts, Lock your wheels, Cover your head/neck, and Hold on until the shaking stops. Plan to practice on October 21! Visit shakeout.org for more information.

Thursday, October 21, is the 13th year of International ShakeOut Day. When an earthquake starts, Lock your wheels, Cover your head/neck, & Hold on until the shaking stops. Plan to practice on October 21! Visit shakeout.org for more information. youtu.be/Vemj8nmd7c0

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I always love addressing participants in our G197 trainings on Integrating Access & Functional Needs within Emergency Operation Plans. Good people joining the mission of integration!

Honored to be The White House for the signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Enjoyed a special moment with Vice President JD Vance Harris whose graciousness and generosity was extraordinary. #BuildBackBetter

Appreciative of the opportunity to discuss the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with Secretary Pete Buttigieg Buttigieg. $39 billion in new investments to modernize transit, and improve accessibility for people with disabilities! #equalaccess

Thankful for a Governor and an agency whose leadership recognizes that #inclusion, #integration, and #equity saves lives, reduces human suffering, and builds resilience for all. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @CalOES_Dir Governor Gavin Newsom

The marginalization, discrimination, and lack of equal access wheelchair-users face when flying is morally wrong. Truly sad that, as a nation, this blight remains a staple of today's airline industry. wsj.com/articles/trave…

The purpose of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services' Office of Access & Functional Needs is to identify and integrate the needs of all Californians (in partnership with the whole community) into the way we plan, prepare, respond, and recover from all disasters. youtube.com/watch?v=WmIt8b…

Great piece on the Russia-Ukraine conflict by Tobias Negele @AirForceMag airforcemag.com/article/editor…

Highlighted the "Principles of Inclusive Emergency Management" on today's @PacificADA webinar. 1. #Integration; 2. #Partnership; and 3. #Synergy. Each must be deeply rooted within our programs. Was proud to share the stage with Georgianna Armstrong and Carly Pacheco.

So proud to be part of this lifesaving effort and grateful for an agency California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that empowers me to lean forward and is committed to serving the State's whole community. Thx to our partners, without whom this would not have been possible! #AFNintegration youtube.com/watch?v=yr_3U5…

Representation matters. Very grateful for Nancy Pelosi, and all strong women, for inspiring my daughters - and girls everywhere - to achieve their dreams. Proving it can be done by doing it!