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[[File:Wheelchair.jpg|alt=CERT volunteer in wheelchair extinguishing a fire.|thumb|400x400px|''Everyone has a part in disaster preparedness and response.'']] | |||
== Persons with Disabilities == | == Persons with Disabilities == | ||
Everyone has a part in emergency preparedness and response, and no application to Portland NET will be denied on the basis of any physical or cognitive disability. 11% of PBEM's volunteers self-identify as a person with a physical or cognitive disability.<ref>Average based on year to year volunteer surveying. See Q17 on the annual NET survey at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=a833021efc3044ee9ff8e792ce6195d6</ref> | Everyone has a part in emergency preparedness and response, and no application to Portland NET will be denied on the basis of any physical or cognitive disability. 11% of PBEM's volunteers self-identify as a person with a physical or cognitive disability.<ref>Average based on year to year volunteer surveying. See Q17 on the annual NET survey at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=a833021efc3044ee9ff8e792ce6195d6</ref> |