Jackson Clarion Ledger
December 8, 2012
Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities officials are eying several issues for the upcoming legislative session.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
HOYO 500 Celebration
HOYO 500 Celebration
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A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams."
Since 1997, the Mississippi Home of Your Own (HOYO) program, a state and national award-winning project of the Institute for Disability Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi, has assisted more than 500 individuals with disabilities and their families living in 61 Mississippi counties in fulfilling their personal dreams of becoming homeowners. The HOYO program has provided each family with a place to dream.
To celebrate these 15 years of dreams and the special success of 500 houses becoming family homes, the Institute for Disability Studies invites you to join us for this special milestone.
HOYO 500 Celebration
"Accomplishing the Dream"
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
4 – 6 p.m.
Hilton Jackson
1001 East County Line Road
Jackson, Miss.
RSVP by December 1
601.432.6929 | cturner@ihl.state.ms.us
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
PRESS RELEASE
December 4, 2012
New Beginnings for the National Youth Leadership Network in 2013
The National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) is proud to announce some new beginnings in 2013: a new board of directors, a new team of volunteers, and a charge of bringing to life a new mission statement, a new vision statement, and a new theory of change through the organization's goals and priorities.
NYLN is a youth-driven, youth-led organization overseen by young adults with disabilities from around the country. NYLN's new board members, mentors, and volunteers represent an exciting new leadership team. "Our members are the core of our organization," shared Jessica Croner, NYLN President from Idaho. "We lead from experience, and we bring together a wealth of information and diversity through our board members and volunteers. There is no question that they are perfect for the job."
Please meet our 2013 board of directors:
Amy Doherty is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College. She is currently a research assistant at Schepens Eye Research Institute in Boston, MA working to develop devices and technologies to help people with vision impairments. Amy is passionate about supporting people with disabilities to reach their full potential. She is part of the team of trainers for NYLN's Reap What You Sow: Harvesting Support Systems curriculum. In 2008, she served as the Chair of the National Council on Disability Youth Advisory Committee. In her spare time Amy enjoys traveling, knitting, and spending time with friends and family. Amy serves as the NYLN Vice President.
Jessica Croner graduated from Idaho State University in 2009 with a Bachelor degree in University Studies with an emphasis in Occupational Therapy. During her college years, Jessica became heavily involved in advocacy and Universal Design. Since graduation, she has worked with many state disability advocacy organizations. Two years ago, Jessica began working with NYLN as the coordinator for the state partnership in Idaho. She is serving as the NYLN President.
Andrew Collins is from Rhode Island. He plans on studying Sociology and Philosophy in college. He is also involved with helping to develop a chapter of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network in RI, and has written policy for special education. In the future, he would like to work in
Education Reform, though he is not sure what position this will lead him to. He is passionate about advocating for people with
disabilities, especially in education.In his free time, he likes to write books and obsessively drink tea.
Kathleen Downes is a sophomore at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign studying community health and disability studies. She was born with cerebral palsy, and enjoys playing an active role in the disability community. Her interests include reading, writing, advocacy, and movies. She lives in Floral Park, New York with her parents and two sisters.
Laura Spoerl has done extensive youth advocacy work in the past. She was a founding member of WI's Youth Leadership Council, has been heavily and actively involved in WI's Youth Leadership Forum for many years, and is a board member for WI's Youth Leadership Forum. She is also a returning Governing Board member for the National Youth Leadership Network. Laura graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a B.A. in Psychology. She currently lives in Appleton, Wisconsin. Her next goal is to become a counselor and a health coach. She would also like to work with a non-profit group interacting with and serving youth of all kinds. In her free time she likes to cook, run, listen to music, and support local arts and community groups.
Staci Forrest is from Delaware. She is 22 years old and has a chronic illness. She is currently studying Special Education and Elementary Education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She is also pursuing a minor in Women's & Gender Studies. Locally, Staci serves on the Family SHADE (Support and Healthcare Alliance Delaware) Advisory Board as a voting member and executive officer. She also serves on the Education Work Group for the Delaware State Transition Task Force for Emerging Adults with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs. At Kutztown, Staci is highly active within the Women's Center and the Disability Services Office. This year, she is completing a major independent research project focusing on body image and women with disabilities of all ages. Staci also participates in events and panel presentations sponsored by the Disability Services Office at Kutztown. In the future, Staci would like to focus on providing quality leadership education to girls and young women with disabilities. To learn more about Staci and her work, you can visit her website at http://missdisability.wordpress.com.
Roberto Cabrera is from California. Roberto was born Deaf and raised by Deaf parents. Roberto has lived and traveled up and down both the East and West coasts which has allowed for a diversity of cultures to have impacted him as an individual. This insight has provided a level of awareness about how cultural identity can impact others, as well. This experience has allowed him to provide workshops on social and cultural diversity. Roberto provides mental health workshops as well focusing on a wide variety of topics. In these workshops he share his own life experiences including living life as a Deaf person. Mental health counseling services are very limited in the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, so Roberto has been working with various local agencies not only to develop counseling service outreaches for the community but to spread mental health awareness throughout the community.
Leslie Weilbacher is from Oregon. She is a disability and service dog advocate. She co-founded the Willamette Valley Assistance Dog Club and Sunstone Service Dogs. She educates her area about the rights of people with disabilities and their service dogs. She wants to change the way the community thinks about expectations of and how they include people with disabilities. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a BA in Comparative Literature and a minor in German. Leslie lived in Germany with her first service dog. Leslie is blind and learning disabled.
Kylie Moore is 24 years old and lives in Roswell, Georgia. She graduated from Reinhardt University with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Her passion is advocating for individuals with disabilities. Currently, she works for a non-profit organization called Great Prospects, as a self- advocacy/life skills teacher. She also serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities. In June 2012, she completed a Fellowship for the Georgia Leadership in Education for Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Program (GaLEND). As an avid sports fan, Kylie is actively involved in playing wheelchair sports. She looks forward to serving on the governing board of the National Youth Leadership Network.
Kevin Fritz has an extensive background in advocacy and disability empowerment. From a personal perspective, Kevin has a severe physical disability and overcomes difficult situations daily. It was always a central goal for Kevin to live independently; and in defiance of all expectations, when he turned 18 he moved away from his home in Pennsylvania to attend college in Illinois. The process was confusing and met with many challenges, but Kevin succeeded and has lived independently for the past seven years. Having accomplished such a goal, Kevin became energized by the potential of working with others to overcome obstacles. With this passion in mind, Kevin began to take on leadership roles in an effort to affect change in his community. In college at the University of Illinois, Kevin was the President of Delta Sigma Omicron (the only national service fraternity specifically dedicated to disability empowerment), Director of the Illinois Student Programming Board, and Senator and Chairman of the Illinois Student Senate. In each of these capacities, Kevin helped facilitate complex and large-scale events while all along breaking down barriers to access and inclusion for people with disabilities. In 2008, Kevin worked on Capitol Hill for then-Senator Barack Obama and gained a newfound interest in how policies and procedures impact society. From his time there, Kevin decided to take his passion for helping others to the next level and learn how to apply his interests to the law. Kevin is currently a third-year law student at Washington University in St. Louis. There he continues to be a leader and work with his community. Kevin serves as Primary Editor of the Washington University Journal of Law and Policy, is a Research Assistant, serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives for his schools' Public Service Advisory Board, and is the Executive Director of Advocacy for the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities. During his first summer of law school, Kevin also had a rare opportunity to work for Commissioner Chai Feldblum of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. His experience with the Commissioner helped to solidify his practice niche. After graduation, Kevin will begin working at a large law firm in Chicago specializing in labor and employment defense. You can learn more about Kevin at www.kevinfritz.com.
Jessica Finkel is from Indianapolis, IN and is a 2012 graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH where she received her BS in Psychology. At Xavier, Jessica was on her school's Student Activities Council, where she strives to bring disability awareness to her events. She is now living in Gaithersburg, MD where she is the Development Associate at the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, the national office that supports the community with her disability. She has always been passionate about advocating for disability rights and is grateful that she now gets to be a part of the foundation that has been a huge part of her life. In her free time, Jessica loves to spend time with her friends and family, cook, explore DC, and volunteer. Jessica is very excited to become a part of the NYLN board.
Deanna J. Rodriquez is a 21 year old youth from New York and a proud new member of the National Youth Leadership Network Governing Board. Previously she was a part of YOUTH POWER! It gave her the privilege to work along side youth and collaborate ideas and her artistic views. Youth leadership is a platform she take seriously, so she is a strong advocate for the youth. She is hoping that her creative ideas and strong views are heard and shared with the network, to provide advocacy and bonding among the community of youth.
Daria Bannerman is from North Carolina and is a senior at the University of North Carolina, at Pembroke. She is majoring in English, and minoring in creative writing. She has been part of cross-disability organizations since 2008, the first cross-disability organization she joined was Delta Sigma Omicron (DOS). This organization spreads awareness about disability on a college campus through recruitment and volunteer work. From this organization she learned about inclusion, communication, and accountability. She hopes to carry these skills over to NYLN.
Donald Washington lives in Hyde Park, MA. He has been involved in the disability movement for quite some time now. As an autistic individual, he knows what it is like to live with a disability and that is why he is passionate about the work that he does. Don has been working at Brigham and Women's Hospital as an Image Service Representative in the Department of Radiology for a decade now. When not working, he serves on the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council as a member. He was appointed in September of 2011. Along that time, He also participated in the Self-Advocacy Leadership Series, a nine-week program that taught a select group of individuals on topics such as self-advocacy, disability rights, and multiple acts and laws. Don is also a member of the Asperger's Association of New England, the Citizen Advisory Board, and the Central Office Diversity Committee. In the summer of 2012, he had the opportunity to be one of 15 individuals in the state of Massachusetts chosen to be peer leaders at the Easter Seals Youth Leadership Forum, in which he had the opportunity to learn about disability awareness from other professionals. It was during this same time that Don joined the Future Boston Alliance, a nonprofit group advocating for cultural growth and civic engagement to make Boston a better city. He is currently working on Missing Pieces, a photography project geared towards autism awareness and building community, making its debut in April 2013 for Autism Awareness Month. For more information, please contact MissingPiecesProject@gmail.com or visit missingpiecesproject.wordpress.com.
Yishai Barth is a 16-year-old, home-schooled, high school junior. He has taken college courses in Psychology, Sociology and Astronomy. He is currently taking a college-level tutorial in engineering psychology with a focus on assistive technology. Yishai was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Sensory Integration Disorder, two conditions that have led to his passion for disability advocacy, which he has been doing since he was 8 years old when he lobbied at the Texas state capital as part of The Arc of Texas, an agency of the national organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Most recently, Yishai has focused his energies on both advocacy for teens with disabilities and leadership issues. He is a co-researcher with Occupational Therapy Professor Jessica Kramer and five other teens working on a participatory action research project at Boston University to design a program to teach advocacy skills to teens with disabilities. He has attended a leadership training program through Camp Ramah of New England, two leadership advocacy summits at the B'nai Brith Youth Organization, and the AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Leadership in Action National Summit, at which he learned a lot about political advocacy. He is involved with the local YMCA Youth and Government organization and is a member of the Massachusetts Forensics Debate League. Yishai is passionate about art, poetry, writing, leadership, advocacy, social change and philosophy. He lives in Gloucester,Massachusetts, with his father, who is a conservative Rabbi, his mother, a Harvard MBA who owns her own business, and his 13-year-old sister.
Shakeya Britton is from Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Nyack College with a Bachelors of Science in Social Work. Her passion is advocating and becoming a positive role model for young people with disabilities. Shakeya is always looking for ways to live out her passion. She represented the United States in Mobility International USA (MIUSA), 2011 U.S./Spain: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disability Rights Leadership Exchange Program. This life-changing experience allowed her to participate in workshops and discussions focused on disability rights laws, education, employment, media and strategies for disability rights leadership. She was able to use the information gained from the exchange program to facilitate a workshop to inform the Brooklyn residents about Spain's disability policies and encourage people to become advocates in their own communities. She is also the 2012 Harris Wofford Global Service Fellowship Recipient, which offers individuals with disabilities the unique opportunity to participate in an international volunteer program. She will be volunteering in Cape Town, South Africa in the summer of 2013. Shakeya looks forward to serving on the 2013 NYLN governing board.
Emily Hilliard is 16 years old and lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She is currently a Junior at Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough. She is a member of the Key Club and the National Honors Society. Emily has Cerebral Palsy, which has led her to passion in disability advocacy. She first became involved in disability advocacy and rights in 2012 when she attended the Youth Leadership Forum for her state. She had so much fun there; she couldn't wait to look for more ways to further extend her passion for disability advocacy. Though research, Emily found the National Youth Leadership Network. In her free time she enjoys keeping up with camp friends, spending time outdoors and with family, and watching movies. Emily is excited to become a part of the NYLN and hopes to learn even more about disability history and advocacy.
Desiree Moore is a community leader who aspires to empower people with psychological and social issues, and encourage them to break free of labels and live life to the fullest. In 2010, Desiree was named Advocate of the Year by Families Together of New York State. She is currently employed by YOUTH POWER! as the Long Island Regional Youth Partner, making sure young peoples' perspectives are valued and heard. During her leisure time, she a student aspiring to become a social worker. She enjoys working on volunteer projects in her community and loves to spend time with her family and friends.
NYLN also made some updates to details that form an organization's identity: our mission statement, vision statement, and theory of change. These focal points are centered on supporting youth leadership, emphasizing full inclusion, and pushing new ways of thinking. To learn more about the mission, vision, and theory of change, visit our web page - www.nyln.org - and click on the link at the bottom, "Learn About NYLN's New Mission and Vision."
For more information, feel free to contact us at 1-866-480-6565 or betsy@nyln.org.
Mission Statement:
NYLN is dedicated to breaking isolation and building community through supporting youth with disabilities to reach their full potential.
Vision Statement:
We imagine a world where all youth live truly authentic lives, where we make our own decisions, and where we define who we are. We want to set and reach our own goals. As youth with disabilities, we want to grow in real ways through relationships and opportunities. Communities must embrace interdependence, the idea that all people need each other, and recognize its importance.
Theory of Change:
We are the experts of our own lives. As young people with disabilities, we believe a lot can happen when our voices are heard and when people know how we want and need to be supported.
We promote three methods of change:
• SUPPORT YOUTH LEADERSHIP. Bring youth into leadership roles and make sure they have what they need to be successful in these positions. We prioritize youth having roles of equal participation, equal responsibility, and equal decision-making power.
• EMPHASIZE FULL INCLUSION. Create a culture of accountability and inclusion. We want this culture for ourselves, for each other, for our communities, and for the systems that serve us. We build the capacity of our allies so that we can work alongside each other.
• PUSH NEW THINKING. Spark new ideas, new methods, and new forms of measuring success. Some of these topics include: media, interdependent support systems, disability, oppression, and self-determination.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Survey on Transportation Needs of People with Disabilities
In order to fully understand and help address the transportation needs of people with disabilities, the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is partnering with the Mississippi Transportation Coalition to conduct a survey as provided in the link below. This link will be available from 11/01/12 through 12/31/12. Numerous assessments can be completed from one computer. However, please complete only one survey/assessment per individual. Providing all information as requested per individual per assessment will prevent duplication of information.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9QH8R3T
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2013
The Social Security Administration has announced a 1.7% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for beneficiaries. In 2013, individuals with disabilities who receive benefits through the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI) will receive $710 per month, a $12 increase over the previous year. Couples will receive a $22 increase, making their maximum benefit $1,066 per month. The benefit can vary by state, as some states supplement the federal amount. See a list of states that provide supplements.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Twitter Chat to Focus on Disability, Service, and Employment
Date: October 26, 2012 – 12:00pm ET
http://www.choosework.net/blog/jsp/blog.jsp?post_id=117
On Friday October 26, NextSTEP and other ICI teams will participate in a live Disability Employment Chat (#DEChat) on Twitter sponsored by Social Security’s Ticket to Work program. The chat will focus on how national service can lead to employment for people with disabilities. Join at noon by following #DEChat, or follow @chooseworkssa and @service2employ. To learn more about Twitter and chats, click here.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
AIDD Awards funding for Employment First, Data Collection, Supporting Families, and Training and Technical Assistance Projects
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/aidd
The Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) has awarded funding under AIDD’s Projects of National Significance and the Help America Vote Act. The funding will support employment first initiatives as well as data collection and information dissemination, supporting families, and training and technical assistance projects. Together, these projects will promote the self-determination, integration, and inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their communities.
National Council on Disability Needs Photos for “Family Faces of Disability” Photo Album
Help the National Council on Disability (NCD) bring its new report, “Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their Children,” to life by submitting a photograph of your family to NCD’s new “Family Faces of Disability” photo album, to be shared on the NCD Facebook page. With the “Family Faces of Disability” photo album, NCD is seeking photos that capture your family’s day-to-day life as a way to personalize the issues faced by parents with disabilities in the United States. Photos will be posted on the NDC Facebook page.
Friday, September 21, 2012
2012 National Forum on Disability Issues (NFDI) September 28, 2012
Dear Directors and Network Members:
AUCD is a proud sponsor, along with 70+ other disability organizations, of the 2012 National Forum on Disability Issues (NFDI). This is the only non-partisan forum where President Obama and former Governor Romney are invited to speak specifically about disability issues. Having the Presidential candidates or their high level policy surrogates present will ensure the millions of Americans with disabilities and their families hear firsthand about the candidates’ stances on issues such as employment, transportation, healthcare, and education for people with disabilities and will also make sure that each campaign has to address the needs of people with disabilities and their families. We have had individual contacts with each of the campaigns but no final decision on who will represent the respective parties.
The NFDI is only four weeks away, and we both encourage you and your staff and trainees to participate, and to help us ensure the candidates hear the voices of the disability community and decide to come to Columbus on September 28 or send a high level surrogate. Following are some suggestions on how to use social media to get this message to spread quickly and to influence the campaigns as they both closely track and will watch social media and its impacts during the coming weeks before the election.
Consider taking the following four simple steps to participate in and spread the word about the NFDI:
· Register: The forum will be webcast live for free. Encourage everyone to register today at www.nfdi.org. This will be an excellent teaching and advocacy opportunity for self advocates & trainees as well as family members and staff! View individually or have a group watching party.
· Twitter: Encourage everyone who has a Twitter account to Follow the NFDI feed by going to twitter.com/nfdi and clicking on the follow button. The more folks that are following the twitter feed the more seriously it will be taken by the social media watchers in the campaigns. Also, re-tweet (RT) the messages of others and include the hash tag #nfdi2012, thus making sure all of the tweets will be able to be collected in one place or feed.
· Facebook: Friend us, and share the posts frequently with your audience: facebook.com/National-Forum-On-Disability-Issues. The more voices candidates hear from different sources, the greater their interest will be in attending and addressing disability issues.
· Invite: Encourage your staff, faculty, trainees, and other partners to compose an e-mail, send a letter, make a video, or take a photo and send it to the candidates. You are only inviting them to attend, telling them people with disabilities and their families matter in this election. More voices=increased likelihood the candidates will attend! View draft letters and get contact information here.
Just to be clear, this is not lobbying or pushing one candidate over another or promoting a policy or piece of legislation. It is a nonpartisan request for the campaigns to inform the disability community about their positions and plans in some very important areas to people with disabilities and their families.
Contact Kim Musheno (kmusheno@aucd.org) or me (gjesien@aucd.org) if you have any questions or other suggestions. Please feel free to forward to anyone who you think may be interested.
George
George Jesien, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tele: 301-588-8252, ext 207
Direct: 240-821-9370
E-mail: gjesien@aucd.org
Web: www.aucd.org
Friday, September 14, 2012
Did Hurricane Isaac damage your home or business or property?
START DATE: Immediately
KILL DATE: Until further notice
RUN TIME: 30 seconds
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please run the following PSA to assist individuals affected by Hurricane Isaac.
Did Hurricane Isaac damage your home or business or property?
Get help in Woodville.
A disaster recovery center is open in the Wilkinson County Industrial Complex at 1495 U.S. 61 South.
The center is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
Before you visit, register for disaster assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.
Did Hurricane Isaac damage your home or business or property?
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER IN GEORGE COUNTY
START DATE: Immediately
KILL DATE: Until further notice
RUN TIME: 30 seconds
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please run the following PSA to assist individuals affected by Hurricane Isaac.
Did Hurricane Isaac damage your home or business or property?
Get help in Lucedale.
A disaster recovery center is open in the George County Senior Center at 7102 Highway 198 East.
The center is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days
a week.
Before you visit, register for disaster assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN FORREST, GEORGE, WILKINSON
September 14, 2012
Joint Field Office: Clinton, MS
DR-4081-MS NR-018
State/FEMA News Desk: (601) 926-3220
News Release
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN FORREST, GEORGE, WILKINSON
CLINTON, Miss. – Disaster recovery centers have opened in Hattiesburg, Lucedale and Woodville to help those with storm losses caused by Hurricane Isaac. Center hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day until further notice. Here are the addresses of the newest centers:
| Forrest County Forrest County Community Shelter 946 Sullivan Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | George County George County Senior Center 7102 Highway 198 East Lucedale, MS 39452 |
| Wilkinson County Wilkinson County Industrial Complex 1495 U.S. Highway 61 South Woodville, MS 39669 | |
Recovery centers are also open in these counties. Visit any center for assistance.
| Hancock County Hancock County Resource Center 454 Highway 90 Waveland, MS 39576 | Harrison County County Farm Road 361 Shelter 15035 County Farm Road Gulfport, MS 39503 |
| Jackson County Jackson County Fairgrounds 4761 Vega St. Pascagoula, MS 39567 | Lincoln County Army National Guard Armory 182 Highway 84 East Brookhaven, MS 39601 |
| Marion County Marion County Development Partnership 412 Courthouse Square Columbia, MS 39429 | Pearl River County Mississippi National Guard Armory 1251-B Highway 11 South Picayune, MS 39466 |
| Pearl River County Baker Maid Building 403 South Main St. Poplarville, MS 39470 | Pike County Community Safe Room 2017 Quinlivan Road Magnolia, MS 39652 |
| Walthall County Walthall County Library 707 Union Road Tylertown, MS 39667 | |
Representatives of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the centers to explain assistance programs and help survivors apply for disaster aid.
Before going to a disaster recovery center, people with storm losses are encouraged to register with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or via smartphone at m.fema.gov. Applicants may also call 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585. If you use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services call
1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Federal disaster assistance can include grants for rental assistance and home repairs, low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help recover from the effects of the disaster.
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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.
FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.
REBUILD STRONGER AND SAFER: FREE ADVICE OFFERED AT LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES
September 13, 2012
Joint Field Office: Clinton, MS
DR-4081-MS PSA-015
State/FEMA News Desk: (601) 926-3220
PSA
REBUILD STRONGER AND SAFER: FREE ADVICE OFFERED AT LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES
START DATE: Immediately
KILL DATE: Noon Monday September 17
RUN TIME: 30 seconds
EDITOR'S NOTE: Please run the following PSA to assist individuals affected by Hurricane Isaac.
Was your home or property damaged by Hurricane Isaac? If so, stop by Lowe's in D'Iberville at
3700 Sangani Blvd., today through Monday. Get free information and advice from FEMA about making repairs as well as rebuilding and retrofitting homes and buildings to be stronger and more resistant from future storm damage. The tips and techniques are great for both do-it-yourselfers and building contractors. For more information call 800 621-3362.
REBUILD STRONGER AND SAFER: FREE ADVICE OFFERED AT LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES
September 13, 2012
Joint Field Office: Clinton, MS
DR-4081-MS PSA-014
State/FEMA News Desk: (601) 926-3220
PSA
REBUILD STRONGER AND SAFER: FREE ADVICE OFFERED AT LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES
START DATE: Immediately
KILL DATE: Noon Monday September 17
RUN TIME: 30 seconds
EDITOR'S NOTE: Please run the following PSA to assist individuals affected by Hurricane Isaac.
Was your home or property damaged by Hurricane Isaac? If so, stop by Lowe's in Waveland at
9020 Highway 603, today through Monday. Get free information and advice from FEMA about making repairs as well as rebuilding and retrofitting homes and buildings to be stronger and more resistant from future storm damage. The tips and techniques are great for both do-it-yourselfers and building contractors. For more information call 800 621-3362.
REBUILD STRONGER AND SAFER: FREE ADVICE OFFERED AT LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES
September 13, 2012
Joint Field Office: Clinton, MS
DR-4081-MS NR-017
State/FEMA News Desk: (601) 926-3220
News Release
REBUILD STRONGER AND SAFER: FREE ADVICE OFFERED AT LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES
CLINTON, Miss. – Mississippi residents who suffered damage from wind and flooding caused by Hurricane Isaac can get free advice on rebuilding stronger, more disaster-resistant structures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency mitigation specialists at three Gulf Coast Lowe's stores.
Consultations with FEMA mitigation specialists are available on a walk-in basis today through Monday, Sept. 17. The in-store events are geared to both do-it-yourself projects and building contractors.
The public is invited to visit stores in the following locations:
Jackson County
3200 Highway 90
Gautier, MS 39533
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Harrison County
3700 Sangani Blvd.
D'Iberville, MS 39540
Hours: Mon.-Sun. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Hancock County
9020 Highway 603
Waveland, MS 39576
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Mitigation specialists have information and offer advice about making repairs, rebuilding
and retrofitting homes and buildings to make them stronger and more resistant to future
storm damage.
Protecting property from disasters can involve a variety of actions, from inspecting and maintaining a building to installing protective devices. Techniques include reducing mold
and mildew; protecting electrical systems and appliances; to reinforcing structures against
high winds.
Additional information is available online:
· Avoiding Hurricane Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Once a major storm hits, it's too late to protect your home and property. But there are things you can do now to reduce damage from high winds and water from future storms.
· Protect Your Property from Flooding
Protecting your property from flooding can involve a variety of actions, from inspecting and maintaining the building to installing protective devices.
· Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-prone Residential Structures
This report presents floodproofing techniques that can be used for existing residential structures.
· Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting Second Edition
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has prepared this guide specifically for homeowners who want to know how to protect their homes from flooding.
· Above the Flood: Elevating your Floodprone House
This publication shows how floodprone houses in south Florida were elevated above the
100-year flood level following Hurricane Andrew. Alternative elevation techniques are also demonstrated.
· Elevated Residential Structures
Flooding in residential areas is bound to happen in flood-prone areas resulting in property damage. This manual is for designers, developers, builders, and others who wish to build elevated residential structures in flood-prone areas.
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FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.
FEMA's temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.
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