Whether you are responding to an emergency caused by natural forces such as a fire, flood or tornado, orone caused by a terrorist attack, you will likely encounter persons with some type of disability who will require special assistance. Some disabilities will be obvious. Other disabilities, including some cognitive disabilities, mental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities, are difficult or impossible to detect.
The Center for Development and Disability has produced these pages as quick, easy-to-use procedures for assisting persons with disabilities during emergencies as well as during routine encounters. They are not meant to be comprehensive, but contain specific information that can be read quickly either before or while they are responding to an incident.
Click on the link below to access the pages:
