ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters | PDF Source: U.S. Department of Justice Link: ada.gov/shleterck.htm (HTML) Link: ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap7shelterchk.pdf (PDF 66 pages)
Three Questions about Inclusive Emergency Preparedness for People With Disabilities As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, we are reminded of the importance of making emergency planning efforts inclusive of people of all ages and abilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. ACL interviewed two disability community leaders working to ensure that people with disabilities are included in emergency preparedness efforts. Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL) Blog Link: acl.gov/NewsRoom/blog/2016/2016_09_29b.aspx
Emergency Management and Preparedness – Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Webinar Series Sponsored by the ADA National Network, this series of free, 90-minute webinars focus on key strategies at various levels (federal, state, and local) toward emergency management and preparedness and the inclusion of people with disabilities. All sessions are archived and real time captioned. Source: ADA National Network Link: adaconferences.org/Emergency
Communication Access Options for Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Have Speech Difficulties This guide describes assistive technology products and other aids that can help emergency responders, shelters and caregivers communicate effectively with people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech difficulties. Technology vendors and cost information are included. Source: Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition for Persons with Disabilities and Older Adults Link: bit.ly/ga_ada_communication_access_options (PDF 2 pages)
TIPS Guide for First Responders – January 2013 This quick reference guide provides specific, practical tips for working with people who have a wide range of disabilities. The information is organized for easy access before, during and after a crisis. It includes a list of the member organizations of the Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition. A new edition will be published in June 2014. Source: Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition for Persons with Disabilities and Older Adults Link: bit.ly/ga_ada_tips_emergency (PDF 32 pages)