SOS from Louisiana: 

A Blueprint for Inclusive Grassroots Disaster REsponses

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Two Louisiana moms with young sons with tracheostomy tubes (AKA Trachs), which allow them to breathe, formed an organization to provide support to other parents with children with Trachs.

They couldn't foresee that they would soon spear-head efforts to bring life-saving medicine and medical equipment to other local residents with disabilities in the rising waters.       

To find out more or support them, visit www.trachmommas.org/.

This piece is produced by Stephanie Hydal and copilot Darren Moyle for Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies.