Government Horizons Training Series (TM)
Disability and Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference
Understanding the Four Phases of Emergency Management
December 9-10, 2008
San Diego, CA
The Disability and Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference will bring together some of the most influential Federal, State, and local experts in emergency management to discuss the processes involved in the emergency management spectrum and describe how special needs issues should be integrated into the four phases of emergency management. This conference will provide in-depth information on the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery
* Showcase your emergency medical solutions and service offerings to an audience of federal, state and local government decision-makers
* Highlight best practices, lessons-learned and case studies to assist your company's business development, marketing and sales needs
* Interact and network with senior level government attendees
At the Disability and Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference, Sponsors will have the Opportunity to Showcase Solutions to an Audience of:
* Federal, State, and Local Government Officials
* Emergency Managers and Planners
* First Responders, Law Enforcement, Paramedics
* Military Personnel
* Hospital Administrators and Medical Professionals
* Security Managers
* Disability Service Providers, Policy Makers and Advocates
* Community-Based Service Providers
* Private businesses
Create your custom sponsorship to include the following:
*Speaking opportunities
*Exhibition tables
*Product Demonstrations
*Final attendee list including contact info
*Ample networking time
*Breakfast/Lunch Sponsorships
*And more!
Do not miss this opportunity to leverage this unique forum, contact us today to sponsor this event. Contact Sareth Neak at 203-644-6020 or email sareth.neak@homelanddefensejournal.com to create a custom sponsorship package to meet your needs and budget.
Visit the Conference Web site http://www.governmenthorizons.org/Disability-Special-Needs-Technical-Assistance.html to view a list of speakers, topics and registration information or visit www.governmenthorizons.org
Previous Attendee Comments:
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Well organized, excellent speakers with diverse backgrounds - Martha Gonzalez, Emergency. Management Coordinator, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Miami-Dade County Government
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Very educational and I feel that it was time well spent. Thanks for all your hard work. - Vanessa Lopez, Emergency Management Associate, George Washington University
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Excellent program. We made a lot of great networking connections and that will help us greatly in 2008 - Neil McDevitt, Program Director, CEPIN
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A true learning conference. Excellent speakers. Well managed. The highlight was the networking. - Bill Robins, Office of Emergency Services.
Speakers:
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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (Invited)
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Jill Olen, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, City of San Diego
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Nancy Ward, Administrator, Region IX, Federal Emergency Management Agency (invited)
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Richard A. Devylder, Special Advisor to the Director, Office on Access and Functional Needs, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Frank McCarton, Chief Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Services, Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
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June Isaacson Kailles, Associate Director, Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions at Western University of Health Sciences
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David L. Miller, Administrator, Iowa Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
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Dennis Schrader, Deputy Administrator, National Preparedness Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Joe Becker, Senior Vice President of Disaster Services, American Red Cross (Invited)
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David Kennan, Center for Disaster Operations and Response, Iowa Department of Public Health
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Bob Goldhammer, President, Region 7, International Association of Emergency Managers
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Dave Wilson, Coordinator, Johnson County Emergency Management Agency, Johnson County, Iow \
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Scott P. Lewis, Eagles Wing Foundation
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Tom Ignelzi, City of New Orleans Office of Emergency Preparedness
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Katherine Hoover, Office of Citizens with Disabilities, Jefferson Parish, LA
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Mark Sloan, Emergency Management Coordinator, Harris County Office of Emergency Preparedness
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Kay Chiodo, Executive Director, DeafLink
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Dr. Jullette Saussy, Director of EMS, City of New Orleans (Invited)
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Marcie Roth, Executive Director for National Spinal Cord Injury Association
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Hilary Styron, Executive Director, Emergency Preparedness Initiative, National Organization on Disability
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Brian S. Lake, Conference Director and Publisher, Homeland Defense Journal
Location Information
This conference will be held at the Kona Kai Resort, 1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 221-8000
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