Resources for Persons with Disabilities
Resources that can help you prepare for, or recover from, an emergency or disaster
Disability.govPreparedness Tips for People with Cognitive Disabilities: Provides tips to help people with cognitive disabilities prepare for emergencies that may happen in their community. Communicating with those around you, having a radio nearby and an emergency preparedness kit can help you during an evacuation.
www.getreadyforflu.org/cognitiveTXT.htm
This information is also in Spanish, and can be downloaded as a PDF document and in MP3 audio format.
Each person's needs and abilities are unique, but every individual can take important steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies and put plans in place.
Tips for People with Hearing Impairments
Preparedness Resources for Individuals and Communities and Tools for Communication
Get A Plan: Everyone needs a plan. People with disabilities should review their needs with family, friends, and caregivers.
Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs: A unique instructional video containing information specific to Americans with disabilities or other access and functional needs regarding emergency preparedness.
People with Disabilities: Get Prepared
People with Sensory Disabilities: Get Prepared
People with Mobility Disabilities: Get Prepare
People with Developmental or Cognitive Impairments: Get Prepared
Emergency Warnings for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Workplace Safety for People with Disabilities
Tips for People with Life-Support Systems
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs