Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm ET
Program Description
Emergency planning is essential for everyone, but people with disabilities often face unique challenges that require extra preparation. Join us to learn how to create a personalized safety plan and access the right resources before and after a disaster.
In this webinar, you will learn how to create a plan by coordinating with your family and support teams. We will cover essential preparation steps, such as identifying accessible locations to go during an emergency and reviewing what specialized items to pack. Additionally, we will highlight specific resources available to help Mainers prepare ahead of time and discuss where to find critical support and recovery assistance in the aftermath of a disaster.
Presenters
Henry Powell MS, OTR/L – Henry is an Independent Living Specialist from Alpha One, Maine’s Center for Independent Living. Henry has spent the last 10 years working with Alpha One as an Independent Living Specialist. His primary role is assisting people with disabilities to be more independent in their homes and communities through long term help coordinating personal care, assistive technology and home modifications. Henry is also the administrative director on the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program, helping applicants with disabilities to acquire costly equipment or technology to improve independence and quality of life.
Julie Hovey – Julie is an Occupational Therapist and Independent Living Specialist who has worked at Alpha One since 2015. In 2011 she graduated from the University of New England with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree. Prior to working at Alpha One she worked as an OT in the skilled nursing setting. Julie is currently a licensed driver evaluator through Alpha One’s adaptive driver evaluation program, helps manage the CIL’s Independent Living program and personal care services programs.
Jeremy Libby – Jeremy is an Independent Living Specialist serving Alpha One since 2009. He has served in a variety of roles over the years overseeing Community Outreach and Peer Support, the Adaptive Equipment Loan Program, ADA Compliance, working as a Regional Manager, Chairing the Board of Directors, and managing ongoing Safety Programs. He also lives with a significant disability as a C5/6 Complete Spinal-Cord Injury survivor for 31 years.
Registration
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Certificates of Attendance
Participants attending the live webinar will receive a link to a short program evaluation form at the end of the presentation. Certificates of Attendance will be sent (via e-mail) to those who have completed this evaluation form.
Accommodation
If you need an accommodation to attend the webinar, please contact Maine CITE on or before January 20, 2026 via email at info@mainecite.org or by calling 207-621-3195.
Rev: 12/31/2025