Nothing about us without us: Disasters and disabilities (Center for Disaster Philanthropy)

Ameera is a Sesame Workshop Muppet on the show Ahlan Simsim (“Welcome Sesame” in Arabic), the local version of Sesame Street in the Middle East and North Africa. She also stars in Watch, Play, Learn: Early Learning Videos designed to bring playful learning to children affected by conflict and crisis around the world. Ameera is a witty 8-year-old girl who loves science and uses a wheelchair and arm crutches. She helps to represent the 2.5 billion people worldwide who need an assistive device and highlights the urgent need for more inclusive approaches to supporting communities affected by crisis.

People living with disabilities need to be included in all phases of the disaster management process, including planning, mitigation, response and recovery.

CDP’s director of learning and partnerships, Tanya Gulliver-Garcia, will moderate this webinar that will highlight the interconnections between disasters and disabilities. Panelists will discuss the various ways in which disaster inclusion can be practiced.