To provide information regarding education, response, recovery and resources before and after disaster events to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

2011 - 2012 Priorities:

• Obtain written policy from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) regarding APD licensed homes that suspends capacity requirements of group homes during/after disasters.
• Research emergency payment systems.
• Continue to recruit developmental disabilities sensitive professionals for the Medical Reserve Corp. (behaviorists, respite providers, etc.).
• Update the Emergency Resource Guide of community agencies annually or as needed.
• Create a Spanish and visually impaired Emergency Resource Guide.
• Continue to educate and inform persons with developmental disabilities and their families on disaster preparedness and having a family emergency plan.
• Continue to collaborate with other strike teams to identify common issues.

Developmental Disabilities Strike Team Agencies:

• Agency for Persons with Disabilities
• Child Protection Center
• Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities
• Easter Seals
• Family Network on Disabilities
• J&M Support Coordination
• Loveland Center
• Sarasota County School Board
• Suncoast Center for Independent Living
• United Way 2-1-1 of Manasota
• Vocational Rehabilitation

Click here for the latest edition of the Emergency Resource Guide (print double-sided to create booklet)

Staff Contact:

Ryan Stoyles
2200 Ringling Blvd.
Suite 221
Sarasota, FL  34237
941-861-2558
rstoyles@scgov.net