During this episode of the Code Red! radio show we are joined by Pat Pound, a Presidential Appointee to the National Council on Disability.  She chairs the independent federal agency's Homeland Security Committee.  We're also joined by Martin Gould who is the National Council on Disability's Director of Research.

            Both Pat and Martin visit the show live to talk about the work and mission of the National Council on Disability and effective emergency management and disaster planning for people with disabilities.  For more information on the National Council on Disability and how to get a FREE copy of their latest report entitled, "Effective Emergency Management: Making Improvements for Communities and People with Disabilities" visit: www.ncd.gov or call (202) 272-2004.

           With regard to the FREE special guide from Los Angeles County, CA, mentioned during the live broadcast, the guide has been retitled to, "Emergency Preparedness: Taking Responsibility for Your Safety - Tips for People With Access and Functional Limitations" and  is now available for immediate download at: http://www.bit.ly/ESPDisabilitiesGuide.

              Also on this broadcast, Eileen Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer of NeighborWorks America stops by the show live to discuss the brand new Loan Modification Scam Alert education program that the U.S. Congress asked her non-profit organization to develop to empower homeowners and help educate them about the signs and dangers of home loan modification scams.

                Be sure to visit their website at: www.LoanScamAlert.org.  You can also call their special 24 hour a day, 7-day a week hotline on 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) for more information and assistance in dealing with potential loan modification scams.