Americans with Disabilities Act An ADA Guide for Local Governments Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities

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This document addresses guidance for healthcare workers working with person with disabilities to improve everyday and disaster prevention and preparedness mitigation capabilities. Guidance for local governments on their responsibilities during disaster addressing the needs of persons with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Although not pediatric specific applies to that population.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication; Communication Aids for Disabled; Community Health Services; Disaster Planning; Transportation

Institutions: U.S. Department of Justice

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