Emergency Preparedness
A number of ADA compliance issues have gained more attention in recent years, including access to emergency management services. These legislative and regulatory changes and emerging issues highlight a continuing need for NIDRR to support activities to raise awareness of, and promote compliance with, the ADA (NIDRR).
Northwest ADA Center Information
The Norhtwest ADA Center has a 100 page booklet on ADA and Emergency Preparedness. This packet of information was put together by the Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) Northwest with the permission of the Job Accommodation Network, United Spinal Association, National Fire Protection Association, Easter Seals – Project Action, and the US Department of Justice.
More information on disabilites and emergency preparedness.
Excerpt from Project Access Settlement Agreement between the United States of America and Montgomery County, Maryland and Maryland national capital park and planning commission under the Americans With Disabilities Act: DJ204-35-256
Agreement
Appendix G (Schedule)
Accessible Information In Emergencies
FCC Site This covers video, radio and media
Emergency Services and Shelters
Shelters and Emergency Management
Resources
National Council on Disability. (2009, August 12). Effective emergency management: Making improvements for communities and people
with disabilities. Retrieved December 7, 2010, from http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2009/Aug122009
National Council on Disability. (2006, December 26). Over the horizon: Potential impact of emerging trends in information and communication technology on disability policy and practice. Retrieved December 7, 2010, from http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2006/Dec262006.
U.S. Department of Education. (2008, April). Emergency management research and people with disabilities: A research guide. Retrieved December 7, 2010, from http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/index.html#emergencyguide.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2005, July 21). Individuals with disabilities in emergency preparedness. Retrieved December 7, 2010, from http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/crcl-icc-report-july05.pdf.
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[Federal Register: March 22, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 55)]
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