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rvhPr.- nnnr.Ahjral and ._non -9uven 0llGUtgi viyai n�qua+.i, requirements for individuals with disabilities. Exercise scenarios should align with objectives and capabilities identified in the Multi -year Training and Exercise Plan. -- - Special Event Planning. If a State or Urban Area will be hosting a special event (e.g., Super 'Bowl, G -8 Summit), the special event planning should rbe considered as a training or exercise activities for the purpose of the Multi -Year Training and Exercise Plan.. The State or Urban Area should plan to use SHSP or UASI funding to finance training and exercise activities in preparation for those events. States and Urban Areas should also consider exercises at major venues (e.g., arenas convention centers) that focus on evacuations, communications, and command and control. States should also anticipate participating in at least one Regional Exercise`annually. States must include all confirmed or planned special events in the Multi -year Training and Exercise Plan. • Exercise Evaluation and Improvement. Exercises should evaluate performance of the objectives and capabilities required to respond to the exercise scenario. Guidance related to exercise evaluation and improvement planning is defined in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program located at httos //h seep. dhs. gov. Self- Sustaining Exercise Programs. States are expected to develop a self - sustaining exercise program. 'A self- sustaining exercise program is one that is successfully able to implement, maintain, and oversee the Multi -year Training and Exercise Plan, including the development and delivery of HSGP- funded exercises. The program must utilize a multi - disciplinary approach to the development and delivery of exercises, and build upon existing plans, training, and equipment. Role of Non - Governmental Entities in Exercises. Non - governmental participation in all levels of exercises is strongly encouraged. Leaders from non- governmental entities should be included in the planning, conduct, and evaluation of an exercise. State, local, Tribal, and territorial jurisdictions are encouraged to develop exercises that test the integration and use of non- governmental resources provided by non- governmental entities, defined as the private sector and private non - profit, faith - based, community, disability, volunteer, and other non - governmental organizations. Non - governmental participation in exercises should be coordinated with the local Citizen Corps Council(s) and other 77