New Horizons Un-Limited Inc. New Horizons Un-Limited Inc.This guide is published by the American Redcross and offers specific advice for people with disabilities on the prevention of carbon monoxide poison.
This guide is published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and offers specific advice for people with disabilities in the workplace on the detection of an emergency, notification of people in the emergency and safe evacuation of a building. Check out this guide or contact (FEMA) to obtain a free copy by calling (800) 561-3356.
This guide is by June Isaacson Kailes and is developed at the Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions at Western University of Health Sciences. Their mission is to enhance health professions education and to improve access for people with disabilities to health, health education and health care services.
The Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions (CDIHP) at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, announces a new 36 page guide to help people with disabilities be better prepared for large or small-scale emergencies. The guide's focus helps people with disabilities take responsibility for their own safety during emergencies and evacuations and work effectively with first responders.
Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs
by Carl T. Cameron, Ph.D. (1999)Inclusion Incorporated (Microsoft Word Document) this article includes suggestions for personnel involved in emergency planning for people with disabilities and identifying them, what is required to meet their needs in an emergency and what to do.
Emergency Preparedness ON THE JOB for People with Disabilities
by the Disability Preparedness Center, Washington, DC, this guide is for the individual with disabilities to get started on protecting oneself in ones workplace. This guide includes a checklist of getting information, planning and preparing for an emergency in the workplace.
Emergency Preparedness AT HOME for People with Disabiltiies
by the Disability Preparedness Center, Washington, DC, this guide is for the individual with disabilities to get started on protecting oneself in ones own home. This guide includes a checklist of getting information, planning and preparing for an emergency at home.
National Organization on Disability Emergency Preparedness Initiative Guide on the Special Needs of People with Disabilities for Emergency Managers, Planners and Responders
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) as part of its Emergency Preparedness Initiative has published a guide on the key disability issues for officials and experts responsible for emergency planning in communities. Emergency management professionals may receive up to three free copies of the Guide. Other requests may include charges for shipping and handling. Requests should be made by e-mail to epi@nod.org or by fax to (202) 530-0727.
This guide is written by NHU staff as part of the curriculum for our Access Technology Initiative Computer Training and Workshops.
Prepare Yourself - Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Disabilities
To be better prepared as a nation, we all must do our part to plan for disasters. All individuals, with or without disabilities, can decrease the impact of a disaster by taking steps to prepare BEFORE an event occurs. For useful tips and resources on how to prepare for disasters check out this guide by the National Organization on Disability as part of their new Emergency Preparedness Initiative.
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) want people with disabilities, their caregivers and all Americans to know that there are special precautions you can take to protect yourself and your home from fire. For more information contact: The United States Fire Administration, Office of Fire Management Programs, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, Voice: (301) 447-1000 Fax: (301) 447-1346 Admissions Fax: (301) 447-1441.
This guide is written by our staff at New Horizons Un-Limited. Practicing safety begins in the home. People with disabilities often face challenges in balance, mobility, hearing, vision, and endurance that can affect their ability to live independently in the home. Keeping your home safe becomes even more important when faced with these challenges. Falls can cause broken bones or have an affect on your health that can lead to losing your ability to live independently. As there are many people and caregivers that face this issue, we are including this guide in the hope it will benefit our readers.
The town of Coquitlam, Canada, publishes tips for people with disabilities on fire safety.
The Surrey County Council of Surrey, United Kingdom offers a guide on fire safety for people with disabilities. Be sure to translate information, if you are viewing from another country.
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