USSAAC continues to participate in national PARTNERSHIP FOR INCLUSIVE DISASTER STRATEGIES calls. We have also reached out to our members in impacted states. We need help identifying people who rely on AAC and have lost communication devices and/or aids.

Please read and share the flyer (under DOCUMENTS). It addresses what USSAAC is able to do for people with severe communication challenges who rely on AAC.

New FEMA video re: question 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyqC7m8p29w Very helpful information. Sign language interpreter.

Recommendations for those applying for FEMA Disaster Assistance Application-Form 90-69 with "Special Needs"
Answer YES to Question #24 Special Needs: Did you, your co-applicant or any dependents have help doing things like walking, seeing, hearing or taking care of yourself before the disaster and have you lost that help or…

The USSAAC Disaster Relief Committee is watching as Hurricane Michael plummets Florida. Please help us identify partners in impacted areas who can help us assist people who rely on AAC and have lost access to their communication tools.

Go to FEMA DRC NOTE: You may also Apply for FEMA Assistance online or Apply/Check your status by phone 1-800-621-3362. - Learn more about disaster assistance programs. - Learn the status of our FEMA application. - Understand any letters you get from FEMA. - Find housing and rental assistance information.…

[http://www.sbpusa.org/public/uploads/pdfs/Gu%C3%ADa-de-Seguro-Posterior-a-un-Desastre-Homeowner-Insurance-Guide.pdf] O vaya a la sección Documentos en este sitio

Vaya a SBPUSA website OR.... Vaya a DOCUMENTOS (bajo 911) aqui para acceder a información sobre lo siguiente: Principales fuentes de asistencia Información general sobre el proceso de seguro, subsidios de FEMA, préstamos de SBA Fuentes de financiamiento Cómo presentar un reclamo de seguro contra inundaciones Cómo registrarse para recibir…

Make sure food is safe to eat. Never taste food to determine if it’s safe to eat. Food may have spoiled if refrigeration was lost during power outage. Throw away any food that touched flood water. (USDA Food Safety: https://youtu.be/vMNqXakhb00)) Keep children out of flood water. Flood waters may…

USSAAC's DisasterRelief Committee is standing by to support individuals who rely on AAC and who have lost access to their communication tools/technologies as a result of Hurricane Florence. Please spread the word and ask anyone (family member, clinician, organization) who becomes aware of someone in need to come on the…

While we await hurricane Florence.... PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO THOSE IMPACTED BY 2017 NO. CA WILDFIRES

You are invited to participate in a study of the experience of children with disabilities and their families during and after the 2017 Northern California Wildfires being conducted by Dr. Elizabeth McAdams Ducy…

We are tracking the hurricane and will be sending out information about the role USSAAC and other organizations can play in the relief and recovery efforts to ensure that people who rely on AAC are able to communication. Please be sure to take your communication devices WITH YOU, keep you…

https://shastacounty.recovers.org/ can help you with general needs resulting from fires. There is helpful information about resources and you can post your specific needs.

Our AAC Disaster Relief site is able to address the needs of people with severe communication disabilities who have lost access to AAC tools and technologies.

Dial 1 (833) 654-5505. This resource is for people who live in Shasta County that were impacted by the Carr Fire and need assistance with the following: • Help completing a FEMA application • ASL interpretation • Language translation • Materials in large print or Braille; or • Hearing assistance

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If you are someone, or know of someone who relies on augmentative communication that is impacted by CA fires, please suggest they come on our website and let us know about their needs. USSAAC has professionals and AAC companies ready to help. Everyone should be able to communicate their questions,…