Registration opens:
August 26th, 2026

Disaster Preparedness:

For Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

It is vital for everyone to prepare for an emergency such as a natural disaster or an accident. But seniors and individuals with disabilities need to take extra precautions to ensure their safety.

During this workshop, you will learn:

Reputable sources for learning about impending weather events. 
How to inform police and first responders BEFORE an emergency arises that seniors and/or people with disabilities live in the home.       
The importance of packing an emergency supply kit – and what items to place in it.
How to plan for essentials such as medications, transportation, communication devices, medical equipment, calming toys and devices, and service dogs and pets.

Presenter: Jamie Arasz Prioli, Director of Access and Disability Services, Ocean County College. 

She has worked in the disability field for over 30 years and identifies as a neurodivergent adult with a life-long hidden disability, which gives her a unique understanding of inclusion and accessibility.  As a certified Rehabilitation Counselor, she uses both her knowledge and personal experience to help others address access barriers in education, work and community environments. Jamie often speaks to groups in the community and across the state about disability and inclusion and emergency planning considerations for individuals with disabilities. She serves as the chairperson for Ocean County’s Core Advisory Group (CAG) on Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities and Access Needs and serves as the Training Officer for Brick Township’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This year, she was honored with the 2025 New Jersey State Governor’s Volunteerism Award for her outstanding service in education. 

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