| Home > Resources > Leadership > Curriculum Additional Resources Following is a listing of selected resources that address the needs of special populations during a crisis or disaster. The resources listed focus on issues and groups of people frequently overlooked in response plans, including mental health, and the needs of children, elderly, disabled, and ethnic minority groups that are vulnerable to backlash or hate crimes. Children American Academy of Pediatrics
Children, Terrorism and Disasters: Disaster Preparedness to Meet Children's Needs Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
The National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Program for Pediatric Preparedness American Red Cross
Children and Disasters
People with Disabilities American Red Cross
Special Needs & Concerns: Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Ethnic Minorities/Hate Crimes Council on American-Islamic Relations
Muslim Community Safety Kit
Seniors American Red Cross
Special Needs & Concerns: Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors International Longevity Center
Emergency Preparedness for Older People  requires Acrobat Reader
Mental Health American Psychological Association
Briefing Sheet: The Psychological Impact of Terrorism on Vulnerable Populations National Mental Health Association
Coping with Disasters
Schools, Workplace and Community U.S. Department of Education
Emergency Planning: Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools National Partnership for Workplace Mental Health
Tools and Resources Independence Plaza North Tenant Association
Community/Preparedness
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