Illinois Access and Functional Needs Summit 2024

Illinois Access and Functional Needs Summit 2024

Building Relationships to Address Access and Functional Needs in Emergency Preparedness and Response

By Illinois Department of Public Health

Date and time

June 25 · 8:30am - June 26 · 12:30pm CDT

Location

1 Convention Ctr Plz

1 Convention Center Plaza Springfield, IL 62701

About this event

  • 1 day 4 hours

The IL Access and Functional Needs Summit 2024, scheduled for June 25 and 26, 2024 in Springfield, IL, invites preparedness and response professionals, community leaders, and advocates for a transformative one-day conference and half-day tabletop exercise focused on the inclusion of disability and access and functional needs (AFN) in emergency planning, response, and recovery. This essential gathering aims to highlight the importance of inclusive emergency management practices and foster a collaborative environment for sharing insights, strategies, and innovations.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and CART captions will be provided. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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