Resources for People with Disabilities impacted by the Texas Storm

For families with complex medical needs and disabilities, power outages, displacement, lack of water, and the other difficulties that arise during times of natural disaster are frequently a matter of life and death. To help families and individuals in need, Little Lobbyists has compiled the list of resources below. If you would like to suggest an additional resource, please send us a message here.

AAC Disaster Relief (US Society for Augmentative/Alternative Communication)
Help people with communication disabilities regain access to lost AAC tools and technologies.

DiaTribe
If you or your loved ones living with diabetes has been impacted by a winter storm and have questions about your diabetes medicine and supplies, call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm ET.

Disability Rights TX
Disability Rights, Texas has compiled a list of TX winter storm recovery resources for individuals with disabilities. This list is also available in ASL, Braille, or as an audio file.

Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 for crisis counseling for those experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster

DisasterAssistance.gov
Enter your address into this website to get a list of the closest FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers, Emergency Shelters, and more.

Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
People with disabilities needing assistance in disaster impacted areas can call the Disability & Disaster Hotline at 800-626-4959 or email info@disasterstrategies.org

Warming Centers
Visit this web page to locate your nearest warming center in Texas.