Disability Inclusive Emergency Management

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Disability Inclusive Emergency Management (DIEM) Toolkit 

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. 

Why Disability Inclusive Emergency Management? 

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. 

What Does the Toolkit Include? 

The DIEM Toolkit consists of four key components designed to support individuals, community organisations, and emergency planners: 

1. Overview

  • Offers essential background on why disability-inclusive emergency management is critical. 

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2. Principles and Practical Action Guide

  • Provides actionable steps based on seven principles of disability-inclusive emergency management. 

 

3. Organisational Emergency Preparedness Profile

  • A self-assessment tool for community and disability organisations. 

Disability Inclusive Emergency Management ToolKit - Organisational Preparedness(PDF, 2MB)


4. Resource Map

  • A curated collection of good-practice resources for disability-inclusive emergency management in Australia. 

 

  
Additional Resources 

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