Elizabeth Cascio

  • First Responder, Witness
  • ASL

EMT with the FDNY who responded both to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and to 9/11.

2024 Digital Learning Experience Video - Elizabeth Cascio (ASL)

Elizabeth Cascio ASL

This story was filmed as part of our 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience, which introduces students to first-person accounts of the 9/11 attacks. To participate in our next Digital Learning Experience, visit this page

Teaching Guides

Find tailored questions below for teaching this story.

As you listen to Elizabeth's story, consider the following questions:

  • What did Elizabeth do when she heard what was happening at the World Trade Center? What made her realize something was wrong?
  • How did Elizabeth use her experience and skills to help people on 9/11? How do her actions demonstrate care for others?
  • How did people show care and support for Elizabeth after 9/11? How can you show support and care to people in your own community in times of crisis?

As you listen to Elizabeth's story, consider the following questions:

  • Describe Elizabeth’s morning – what was she doing? What made her and her team realize that they would be responding to a very large event?
  • Describe Elizabeth’s experiences as a first responder – what valuable information did she have that helped her to help others that day?
  • What did Elizabeth say about the ways in which 9/11 changed hers and others lives?
  • What do you think Elizabeth means when she says it is difficult to tell her 9/11 story? Why is it important to continue telling hers and other stories about 9/11?

As you listen to Elizabeth's story, consider the following questions:

  • Describe Elizabeth’s morning – what information was she able to gather about what was happening at the World Trade Center?
  • Describe Elizabeth’s experiences as a first responder – what valuable information did she have that helped her to help others that day?
  • How recently was Elizabeth talking about her experiences with new recruits? What did she say about the ways in which 9/11 changed hers and other’s lives?
  • What do you think Elizabeth means when she says it is difficult to tell her 9/11 story? Why is it important to continue telling hers and other stories about 9/11?

Additional Resources

To hear more first-person accounts from those directly impacted by 9/11, return to the DLE Archive.