In the Informational Bulletin #361 issued May 13, 2011, FEMA announced that, along with the availability of funds for state planning efforts, "we strongly encourage grantees to address how your Investments will increase the effectiveness of emergency preparedness planning and response and to increase the involvement of disability inclusion experts as partners across all aspects of emergency management. FEMA expects that integration occurs at all levels from planning, to purchasing of equipment and supplies and exercises/drills. " This underscores FEMA's commitment to meeting the needs of persons with functional needs in all planning activities, and provides an opportunity for disability stakeholders to engage with FEMA.
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