Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Heat Emergencies and You | Las emergencias por calor y tú. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. [Español abajo] Join the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) for a webinar on April 30th at 4pm Eastern Time about preparing ...

Registrate a Emergencias por calor y tú aquí: qrco.de/heatweb

Con interpretación a la lengua de señas americana (ASL) y al español, y servicio de transcripción en tiempo real (CART).

Las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo enfrentan mayores riesgos en emergencias por calor, pero a menudo quedan fuera de la planificación. Cambiemos eso.

Únase el próximo jueves 30/4 a las 4:00 pm (hora del Este) para “Emergencias por calor y tú”.
Mas 👇

Graphic reads “Join ASAN & The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies for Heat Emergencies and You. Heat emergencies can be scary and hard to navigate, especially if you don’t have a plan. But what counts as extreme heat, and why does that matter for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Thursday, April 30th, 4pm ET. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network and The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies logos appear at the bottom right.

Gráfico lee “Únase a ASAN + Alianza para Estrategias Inclusivas ante Desastres para Emergencias por calor y tú. Las emergencias por calor pueden dar miedo y difíciles de manejar, especialmente si no se tiene un plan. Pero, ¿qué se considera calor extremo y por qué es importante para las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo? Jueves, 30 de abril, 4pm ET. Los logotipos de Autistic Self Advocacy Network y La Alianza para Estrategias Inclusivas ante Desastres aparecen en la parte inferior derecha.

People with IDD face higher risks in heat emergencies, but are often left out of planning. Let’s change that.
Join us and @autisticadvocacy.org next Thursday, 4/30 at 4PM ET for “Heat Emergencies and You.” qrco.de/heatweb

With ASL and Spanish interpretation, and CART captions.

DUE TODAY, 4/1, join 175+ orgs and grps demand the restoration of life-saving backup solar options for disabled Puerto Ricans!

Sign on 👇

Graphic reads “Support disabled Puerto Ricans! Sign On Extended: Join 100+ organizations calling to restore the Puerto Rico solar program. Add your organization’s support to restore this vital program by Wed, April 1! Sign-on link in post. Scan to Sign On.” A QR code appears in the lower left corner and a yellow silhouette of Puerto Rico appears behind the “Sign-on link in post” text. A broken lightbulb illustration appears in the top left.

Support disabled Puerto Ricans!

Extended deadline: join more than 100 organizations calling to restore the solar program in Puerto Rico.

Add your support by tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1.

Sign here: tinyurl.com/2tdx4kxw

El gráfico lee “¡Apoya a les discapacitades puertorriqueñes! Firma extendida: únase a más de 100 organizaciones que exigen restaurar el programa de energía solar en Puerto Rico. ¡Sume el apoyo de su organización para más tardar el miércoles 1 de abril! Enlace para firmar en la publicación. Escanee para apoyar.” Un código QR aparece en la esquina inferior izquierda y una silueta amarilla de Puerto Rico aparece detrás del texto “Enlace para firmar en la publicación”. Una ilustración de una bombilla rota aparece en la parte superior izquierda.

¡Apoye a les discapacitades puertorriqueñes!

Firma extendida: únase a más de 100 organizaciones para exigir la restauración del programa solar en Puerto Rico.

Agregue su apoyo para más tardar mañana miércoles 1 de abril.

Firme aquí: tinyurl.com/2tdx4kxw

Gráfico lee “¡Apoya a las personas discapacitadas en Puerto Rico! El Departamento de Energía de EE. UU. ha cancelado repentinamente la financiación vital para los programas de energía solar en techos y baterías del Fondo de Resiliencia Energética de Puerto Rico. ¡Hoy es el último día para que su organización firme su apoyo para restaurar este programa esencial! Escanee para firmar.” Un código QR aparece en la esquina inferior izquierda y una silueta azul de Puerto Rico aparece detrás del texto “Enlace para firmar en la publicación”. Una ilustración de una bombilla rota aparece en la parte superior izquierda.

¡Hoy es el último día para que su organización muestre su apoyo!

A miles de puertorriqueños con discapacidad se les prometieron soluciones de energía de emergencia, pero el gobierno federal ha suspendido el programa, ¡dejándolos sin opciones!

Firme aquí: tinyurl.com/2tdx4kxw

Graphic reads “Support disabled people in Puerto Rico! The U.S. Department of Energy has abruptly cancelled lifesaving funding for the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund’s (PR-ERF) rooftop solar and battery programs. Today is the last day to sign your organization’s support to restore this vital program! Sign-on link in post. Scan to sign on.” A QR code appears in the lower left corner and a blue silhouette of Puerto Rico appears behind the “Sign-on link in post” text. A broken lightbulb illustration appears in the top left.

Today is the last day to sign your organization’s support!

Thousands of disabled Puerto Ricans were promised backup power solutions, and the federal government has pulled back the program, leaving them without options!

Sign your org support here: tinyurl.com/2tdx4kxw

Graphic reads “Support disabled people in Puerto Rico! The U.S. Department of Energy has abruptly cancelled lifesaving funding for the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund’s (PR-ERF) rooftop solar and battery programs. Please sign your organization’s support to restore this vital program by Friday, March 27. A megaphone illustration with yellow accents appears in the lower left corner. The Partnership logo sits at the top left.

Puerto Rico’s unstable electric grid is a disability justice issue.

Support the immediate restoration of the life-saving backup power prog the US DOE abruptly ended after thousands were already approved!

Sign your org support here: tinyurl.com/2tdx4kxw
Sign on by Fri 3/27.

Graphic reads “Support disabled people in Puerto Rico! The U.S. Department of Energy has abruptly cancelled lifesaving funding for the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund’s (PR-ERF) rooftop solar and battery programs. Please sign your organization’s support to restore this vital program by Friday, March 27. A megaphone illustration with yellow accents appears in the lower left corner. The Partnership logo sits at the top left.

Puerto Rico’s unstable electric grid is a disability justice issue.

Support the immediate restoration of the life-saving backup power prog the US DOE abruptly ended after thousands were already approved!

Sign your org support here: tinyurl.com/2tdx4kxw
Sign on by Fri 3/27.

El gráfico lee “¡Apoya a las personas discapacitadas en Puerto Rico! El Dept de Energía de EE. UU. ha cancelado repentinamente la financiación vital para los programas de energía solar del Fondo de Resiliencia Energética de Puerto Rico. Por favor, añada su apoyo para la reactivación de este programa esencial a más tardar el viernes 27 de marzo. Enlace para firmar en la publicación.” Una ilustración de un megáfono con acentos amarillos aparece en la esquina inferior izquierda. El logotipo de La Alianza se encuentra en la parte superior izquierda.

La red eléctrica inestable de Puerto Rico es un tema de justicia disca.

Apoye la restauración inmediata del prog de energía de respaldo, el cual el Dept de Energía de EE. UU. canceló después de miles aprobados.

Firme el apoyo de su organización aquí: tinyurl.com/2tdx4kxw

“Every disaster is a disability disaster.”

In Disabled Power, Frederick shows how the 2021 Texas power crisis exposed what happens when infrastructure fails and how policies create vulnerability.

Disabled Texans also showed resilience, care, and creativity to survive.

Graphic reads "Webinar: Disabled Power: A Storm, a Grid, and Embodied Harm in the Age of Disaster. Join us for a discussion led by Angela Frederick, who will share stories from her newly released book about Texans with disabilities who endured the 2021 Texas power crisis. Wed., March 25, 1-2pm ET. Zoom. ASL + CART Captions provided. Register Now https://qrco.de/disabledpowerwebinar.” On the right side is a portrait of Angela Frederick. The Partnership logo appears at the top.

Join us this Wed, 3/25, for a webinar and discussion led by the author of “Disabled Power: A Storm, A Grid, and Embodied Harm in the Age of Disaster,” Angela Frederick!

Register today: qrco.de/DisabledPowe...

ASL interpretation and CART captions will be provided.

Assembly areas are open at Wahiawa District Park, Leilehua High School, and Kahuku Elementary School. Waialua High and Intermediate School assembly area is closed due to flood conditions in the area.

WAHIAWA DAM EVACUATION ZONE includes all of Haleiwa between Puuiki St and Kamehameha Hwy. Areas of Waialua between Kukea Circle to Otake Camp

Disability and Disaster Hotline 800.626.4959 (call/text)

"Dam failure - take action - evacuate now. HNL Alert from the Oahu Department of Emergency Management Issued: 08:34 AM 03-20-2026. Incident Type: Dam failure - Wahiawa Dam Location: areas downstream of Wahiawa Dam including parts of Haleiwa and Waialua. Alert Details: Take action - evacuate now dam/levee failure in progress or expected at Wahiawa Dam. Potential for life-threatening flooding and catastrophic amounts of fast moving water in downstream areas. Evacuation Order issued. Leave downstream area Now! Heavy traffic, Please carpool. Wahiawa Dam evacuation zone includes all of Haleiwa between Puuiki St and Kamehameha Hwy. Areas of Waialua between Kukea Circle to Otake Camp. Evacuation route: Use Kamehameha Highway Wahiawa-bound, onto Kamananui Road, left to Wilikina Drive. Note: Do not use Kaukonahua Road. Karsten Thot Bridge on Kamehameha Highway is closed. All traffic routed to Kamananui Road. Assembly areas: Wahiawa District Park, Leilehua High School, Kahuku Elementary School."

DAM FAILURE ALERT – EVACUATE NOW

Wahiawa Dam (Oʻahu) failure in progress/expected.
Life-threatening flooding risk in downstream areas.
Haleiwa & parts of Waialua: LEAVE NOW
Avoid Kaukonahua Rd
Karsten Thot Bridge CLOSED

Map & routes: p.veoci.com/hnlevac
Check on others.

We understand it’s not easy and many people simply can’t afford to prepare all at once.

We recommend starting with free and low-cost options like starting with what you have, build over time, and use community resources like food banks, Centers for Independent Living and other local organizations.

¿Eres discapacitade o conoces a alguien que sea discapacitade y necesitas ayuda?

Llama o envía un mensaje de texto a la Línea Directa de Discapacidad y Desastres: 800-626-4959.

Hay alertas de tornados hoy en partes de Florida, Georgia, Carolina del Sur, Carolina del Norte, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia Occidental, Pensilvania y Nueva Jersey.

(English) English on left, Spanish on right side. (Spanish/español) Inglés en la izquierda, español a la derecha. English image description first, español más abajo English: An ominous tornado funnel touches down in a field. Typography in the foreground reads: Disabled, impacted by tornadoes, and need help? Call/text the Disability & Disaster Hotline, 800-626-4959 or hotline@disasterstrategies.org #DisabLedResponse Spanish: Un siniestro embudo de tornado en un campo abierto. La tipografía en primer plano dice: ¿Discapacitade, impactade por tornados, necesita ayuda? Llame/text a la Línea Directa de Discapacidad y Desastre, 800-626-4959 o hotline@disasterstrategies.org #DisabLedResponse

Tornado alerts are active today across parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

You or someone you know Disabled, need help?
Call/text the Disability & Disaster Hotline: 800-626-4959.

Graphic reads "Webinar: Disabled Power: A Storm, a Grid, and Embodied Harm in the Age of Disaster. Join us for a discussion led by Angela Frederick, who will share stories from her newly released book about Texans with disabilities who endured the 2021 Texas power crisis. Wed., March 25, 1-2pm ET. Zoom. ASL + CART Captions provided. Register Now https://qrco.de/disabledpowerwebinar.” On the right side is a portrait of Angela Frederick. The Partnership logo appears at the top.

Join us on Wed, 3/25 for a webinar and discussion led by the author of “Disabled Power: A Storm, A Grid, and Embodied Harm in the Age of Disaster,” Angela Frederick! Angela.

Register today: qrco.de/DisabledPowe...

ASL interpretation and CART captions will be provided.

Winter Storm Checklist for Disabled People: disasterstrategies.org/winter-storm...

Disabled, need help because of the winter storm? ¿Discapacitade, necesitas ayuda debido a la tormenta invernal?

Local aid (ayuda local) try 211, 311, 800.733.2767

Call/text (llame) Disability & Disaster Hotline 800-626-4959 / hotline@disasterstrategies.org

#WinterStorm

Fred Beam “Creating a story with my painting brush as a weapon for voices that need to be seen and heard. I was partnered with J.R. and Lina, 2 kind and courageous individuals who survived the 2023 wildfires…

Watch Fred at #BadBunny’s #SuperBowl facebook.com/share/v/18jw... (thanks for sharing Jon Urquhart)

We invite you to spend time with Fred's artwork and learn more about the process behind it:
portraitsandportals.com/fred-beam/

Art, access, and survival are deeply connected.

Fred Beam, a Black Deaf man, stands on the field at the Super Bowl LX, signing the National Anthem in ASL, wearing a blue jacket with musicians behind him and a packed stadium crowd in the background.

At #BadBunny’s #SuperBowl, Fred Beam performed the National Anthem in ASL to one of the most visible stages in the world.

We’re honored that Fred is also an artist featured in our art project Portraits & Portals, learn more 👇

#BlackHistoryMonth

National Weather Service graphic titled “Key Messages for Early February Extreme Cold,” with the headline “Dangerous cold and gusty winds anticipated this weekend across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic,” issued Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:10 PM EST. Left panel lists: Extreme Cold and Dangerous Wind Chills (wind chills in the minus 30s across the Interior Northeast and New England; daytime highs in the teens and single digits; warming trend expected mid-next week), Damaging Winds and Snow Squall Potential (gusts over 50 mph Saturday across the southern/central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and Interior Northeast; risk of tree damage, power outages), and Cold Weather Safety (risk of hypothermia and frostbite; limit exposure; protect animals; prevent frozen pipes). Right map titled “Coldest Wind Chill (Friday, Feb. 6 - Monday, Feb. 9)” shows wind chills from -50 to 30 degrees, with subzero values across the Midwest and Northeast and a highlighted corridor for gusts over 50 mph.

Extreme cold alert: Dangerous wind chills and gusty winds are expected across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend.

Wind chills as low as the -30s
Gusts over 50 mph
Risk of power outages, frostbite, and hypothermia

Disability & Disaster Hotline 800.626.4959

The book cover shows, in the foreground, a line of utility trucks with orange safety cones is parked along a snow-dusted road. Tall electrical transmission towers and power lines recede into the distance, filling the background. The title, “Disabled Power,” appears in large, bold orange letters centered across the upper-middle of the cover. Above it, in smaller black text, is the subtitle: “A Storm, a Grid, and Embodied Harm in the Age of Disaster.” At the bottom, the author’s name, Angela Frederick, appears in black capital letters.

Join Feb 6, 1 PM ET for Disabled Infrastructure, Disability Resilience, a conversation with Angela Frederick on her book Disabled Power and lessons from Winter Storm Uri and the 2021 Texas power crisis.

Register here: occidental.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Light blue background with white snow dots at the top. Large white rectangle with bold black text reading: “Winter Storm Fern Tips.”

Light blue background. Black text reads: “Dangers of winter storms for disabled people:” followed by bullet points: Power outages and cold temperatures causing loss of heat or equipment and increased health risks. Batteries draining faster for wheelchairs, AAC devices, hearing aids, and ventilators. Medication issues because some medications cannot freeze or require refrigeration. Blocked access due to snow and ice on ramps, sidewalks, curb cuts, and transit delays. Direct service disruptions when personal care attendants or home health workers cannot travel safely.

Light blue background. Black text reads: “To stay prepared this winter:” followed by bullet points: Fully charge mobility and assistive devices and keep batteries out of the cold. Plan for heat loss with blankets, layers, and safe warming options. Protect medications from freezing or overheating. Plan for snow removal for ramps, doors, and accessible paths. Confirm paratransit availability and set backup plans for personal attendants. Use public libraries as warming centers during normal operating hours.

Light blue background. Black text reads: “Winter Storm Fern is bringing frigid temperatures, heavy snow, and dangerous conditions across the country. People with disabilities are 2–4 times more likely to be harmed in extreme weather. This winter, let’s strengthen our communities, check in on one another, and make sure emergency plans meet everyone’s needs.”

Winter Storm Fern isn’t over yet: snow, ice, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions are still affecting many areas. Stay inside, stay safe, and follow local advisories. Please share!

Need help? Call/text our Disability & Disaster Hotline at 800.626.4959

If you are disabled and need help due to this winter storm, see info from @disasterstrat.bsky.social below!

#pwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #LongCovid #spoonie #disability

ID: (Español abajo) A background graphic shows a snowy day and a bundled-up man seated in a wheelchair. A man is standing next to him putting a large blanket around him. The text over a phone graphic says: “Disabled, impacted by severe winter weather, and need help? Call/text the Disability and Disaster Hotline. 800-626-4959 or hotline@disasterstrategies.org. #DisabLedResponse” At the bottom right corner is the logo for The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, with a sun and 4 graphics inside the sun: a hurricane, a lightning storm cloud, a house with a split down the center, and a tornado depicted on a smartphone screen. Descripción de imagen: Un gráfico de fondo muestra un día de nieve y un hombre abrigado sentado en una silla de ruedas. Un hombre está de pie junto a él y lo envuelve con una manta grande. El texto sobre un gráfico de teléfono dice: “¿Discapacitade, afectade por el clima invernal extremo y necesita ayuda? Llame/text a la línea directa de discapacidad y desastres. 800-626-4959 o hotline@disasterstrategies.org. #DisabLedResponse” En la esquina inferior derecha está el logotipo de The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, con un sol y 4 gráficos dentro del sol: un huracán, una nube de tormenta eléctrica, una casa con una división en el centro y un tornado representado en la pantalla de un teléfono inteligente.

Disabled, impacted by the winter storm & need help? Discapacitade, impactade por la tormenta invernal y necesita ayuda?

Local aid (ayuda local) try 211, 311, 800.733.2767

Call/text (llame) Disability & Disaster Hotline 800-626-4959 or hotline@disasterstrategies.org
#WinterStorm