Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2011
Abstract
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centre for Wireless Technologies (Wireless RERC) Wireless Emergency Communications (WEC) project team developed prototype software for wireless devices based on regulatory requirements and conducted a series of field tests to explore the effectiveness of receiving mobile emergency alerts. Incorporated into the process were surveys that assessed how people with disabilities and emergency management used various forms of media to send and receive emergency communications. Presented are the WEC R&D findings to enhance accessibility of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS); and explore access to popular mainstream communication modes (mobile social media).
Recommended Citation
Mitchell, Helena; Bennett, DeeDee M.; and LaForce, Salimah, "Planning for Accessible Emergency Communications: Mobile Technology and Social Media" (2011). Public Administration Faculty Proceedings & Presentations. 3.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/pubadfacproc/3
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