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Project

Training Curriculum for 1st Responders

Center:

NM-Center for Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2009

Contact Information:

Anthony Cahill
[email protected]
505-272-2990

Project Description:

The University of New Mexico, Center for Development & Disability (CDD) will develop and conduct a pilot course for first responders which will enable them to effectively deal with people with disabilities in the hours and days following a natural or man made emergency or disaster. The project includes course development, development of student workbooks/resource books, as well as a trainer's manual. The University will also conduct a pilot course of first responders who will be involved in the evaluation process. The end result of the pilot project will be available in a traditional course format as well as an online version.

Keyword(s):

Safety Training, First Responders

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National