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Emergencies and disasters can disproportionately impact people with disabilities. The Disability Inclusive Emergency Management (DIEM) Toolkit, developed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), provides practical resources to address these challenges and promote more inclusive emergency planning.
People with disabilities face unique risks during emergencies. The DIEM Toolkit highlights the importance of incorporating their lived experiences and specific needs into all phases of emergency management, ensuring preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience are inclusive and effective.
The DIEM Toolkit consists of four key components designed to support individuals, community organisations, and emergency planners:
Offers essential background on why disability-inclusive emergency management is critical.
Learn about the rationale and scope of the DIEM Toolkit.
View the Overview - Disability Inclusive Management Toolkit: Overview
(PDF, 2MB)
Provides actionable steps based on seven principles of disability-inclusive emergency management.
Helps emergency planners translate principles into tangible outcomes.
Access the Guide - Disability Inclusive Management Toolkit: Principals and Practical Action Guide
A self-assessment tool for community and disability organisations.
Assists in documenting current preparedness levels, capabilities, and contributions to inclusive emergency management.
Complete the Profile - Organisational Emergency Preparedness Profile
A curated collection of good-practice resources for disability-inclusive emergency management in Australia.
Offers examples and tools to guide inclusive planning and response.
Explore the Resource Map - Disability Inclusive Management Toolkit: Resource Map
(PDF, 1MB)
For self-assessment templates and action planning tools, visit:
Disability Inclusive Emergency Management (DIEM) Toolkit | Collaborating 4 Inclusion
For a full range of tools, emergency planning documents, and initiatives such as Leave Nobody Behind, Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP), and Emergency Sector Disability Awareness (ESDA), visit: DIDRR Australia | Collaborating 4 Inclusion