Disaster plans and services would be more accessible for older adults and people with disabilities.
This bill would make disaster preparedness, response, and recovery more inclusive for older adults and people with disabilities. It sets aside money for training, research, and direct services to ensure their civil rights are protected and their needs are met before, during, and after emergencies. This means better access to information, shelters, and support, and a stronger voice in planning.
Today, disaster planning and response often lack specific provisions for older adults and people with disabilities, leading to disproportionate harm and civil rights violations during emergencies. After this bill, federal disaster funds would require accessibility and inclusion, new grant programs would specifically fund inclusive preparedness and human services, and states would be required to develop non-discriminatory crisis care standards.
S 3628 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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