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Access and Functional Needs Library
The newly refreshed AFN Library is a comprehensive clearinghouse for access and functional needs-specific best practices, guidance documents, videos, and more. Whether you’re looking for information on effective communication, sheltering or integration; you’ll find it here!
To view categorized resource documents click the links below:
If you would like to add a document or resource to the OAFN Library, please submit it to oafn@caloes.ca.gov.
Library Categories
Select a category to go directly to the resources for that category and its subcategories.
- ADA Compliance Communications
- Assistance and Service Animals
- Building, Workplace, and Physical Structures
- Policy and Procedures
- Section 508
- Video Creation
- Web Applications and Information Technology
- AFN Populations Personal Preparedness
- Children
- Developmental Disabilities
- Doctrine
- Etiquette
- Older Adults
- Alerts, Notifications, and Warnings
- Communication Tools
- Cultural Considerations
- Emergency Preparedness Education / Outreach
- Media and Social Media Communications
- COVID 19
- Law
- Messaging
- Personal Planning
- Planning Guidelines
- Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines
- Sample Plans and Templates
- Federal/National Guidance
- Legislation and Policy
- Personal and Community Preparedness
- State and Local Preparedness
- Real-world events
- Sheltering Planning Guidelines
- Sheltering Sample Plans and Templates
- Communication
- Personal Preparedness
- Earthquake Preparedness
- Academic Research & Papers
- ADA Compliance
- AFN Populations
- Communications
- COVID 19 / Pandemic Planning
- Evacuation and Transportation
- Planning Guidance
- Sheltering
- Smartphone Apps
- Videos
| Hyperlink | Category | Annotation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Beyond (Special Needs) A Function-Based Framework for Emergency Management and Planning | Academic Research and Papers | This journal focuses on ethics, law and policy that affects persons with disabilities. | Journal of Disability Policy Studies, Hammill Institute on Disabilities, revised January 2021 |
| Building Community Resilience to Disasters | Academic Research and Papers | This is a technical report on building community resilience to disasters. | RAND Health, published 2012 |
| Orientation Manual for First Responders on the Evacuation of People with Disabilities | Academic Research and Papers | This paper discusses the reasons why people with disabilities are more negatively affected by disasters and evaluates online first responder trainings for effectiveness in removing the gaps. | Federal Emergency Management Agency, published August 2002 |
| India 2013 - Inclusive Disaster and Emergency Management for Persons with Disabilities | Academic Research and Papers | This report aims to provide an overview of the needs of persons with disabilities during disasters and emergencies, describe the challenges they face at different stages of the response and recovery process. | The Centre for Internet & Society, published 2013 |
| Planning Considerations for Persons with Access and Functional Needs in a Disaster | Academic Research and Papers | Journal of Disaster Medicine article regarding the use of the CMIST framework during disasters to improve medical care after disasters. | PubMed, Journal of Disaster Medicine, published April 2018 |
| Experience of people with physical disability - mobility needs during earthquakes | Academic Research and Papers | A qualitative study of 18 interviews with individuals with mobility-related disabilities who experienced an earthquake in Iran summarizing barriers during response. | PubMed, Journal of Health Promotion and Education, published June 12, 2018 |
| Haitian and International Responders' and Decision-Makers' perspectives regarding disability | Academic Research and Papers | A qualitative study of interviews with responders and Haitians after the 2010 earthquake response regarding the specific needs of People with Disabilities (PWD). | (PubMed, Journal of Global Health Action, published August 7, 2015 |
| Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities and others with access and functional needs to ensure inclusiveness | Academic Research and Papers | This journal article evaluates recent shifts in the field of emergency management in planning for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. | PubMed, Journal of Emergency Management, published June 2014 |
| A mixed method analysis - disaster preparedness of families with children with access and functional needs | Academic Research and Papers | Article describes a study that used questionnaires and focus groups to evaluate parents and guardians of children with access and functional needs with regard to their challenges in planning for emergencies. | PubMed, Journal of Disaster Medicine, published October 2020 |
| Enhancing individual and community disaster preparedness - Individuals with disabilities and others with AFN | Academic Research and Papers | A commentary article on national guidelines for disability inclusion in emergency preparedness and remaining gaps in the field. | PubMed, Disability and Health Journal, published April 2018 |
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| Hyperlink | Category | Annotation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADA - Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices | ADA Compliance | Publication to help understand how the new rules for mobility devices apply to people with mobility, circulatory, respiratory, or neurological disabilities. | Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, updated February 28, 2020 |
| Chapter 3 - General Effective Communication | ADA Compliance Communications | Information to for all state and local governments to take steps to ensure that their communications with people with disabilities are as effective as communications with others, referred to as “effective communication.” | Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, published February 27, 2007 |
| Chapter 4 - 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Services | ADA Compliance Communications | Information to learn the basics on what the ADA requires for 9-1-1 and other emergency communications services operated by or for state or local governments. | Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, published February 27, 2007 |
| ADA Effective Communication | ADA Compliance Communications | People who have vision, hearing, or speech disabilities use different ways to communicate. The ADA requires that title II entities and title III entities communicate effectively with people who have communication disabilities. | Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, published February 28, 2020 |
| Section 1557 - Ensuring Effective Communication | ADA Compliance Communications | Section 1557 is the civil rights provision of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 that prohibits discrimination on the ground of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs and activities. | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, updated December 21, 2022 |
| ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments | ADA Compliance, Web Applications and Information Technology | The Tool Kit is designed to teach state/local gov officials how to identify/fix problems that prevent disabled people from gaining equal access to state and local gov programs, services, and activities. | Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, updated March 9, 2017 |
| Assistance Animals in Housing: Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals | Assistance and Service Animals | Fact sheet on the discussion of the rights of people with disabilities to keep assistance animals in housing that does not allow pets. | Disability Rights America, updated June 16, 2023 |
| Service Animals in Business and Public Spaces (DRC Fact Sheet) | Assistance and Service Animals | Fact sheet on the discussion of the rights of people with disabilities to have service animals in public entities. | Disability Rights America, published April 12, 2018 |
| ADA Requirements - Service Animals | Assistance and Service Animals | This publication provides guidance on the term “service animal” and the service animal provisions in ADA regulations. | Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, updated February 24, 2020 |
| 2022 California Access Advisory Reference Manual | Building, Workplace, and Physical Structures | This manual addresses access compliance to include provisions contained in the 2022 California Building code. | State of California Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect, published July 1, 2022 |
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| Hyperlink | Category | Annotation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits for People with Disabilities – Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. | Social Security Administration, reviewed April 2024 |
| Feeling Safe, Being Safe Training - Videos and information on preparing for emergencies | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | Webpage with links to several foundational videos, publications, and presentations about personal emergency preparedness, both for individuals with disabilities and those without disabilities. | California Department of Developmental Services, published 2010 and 2011 |
| Preparedness for Older Americans | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | Landing webpage with links to more resources for emergency planning for seniors, including a link to a YouTube video and some resources from AARP. | Ready.gov, Federal Emergency Management Agency, reviewed April 2024 |
| AFN Earthquake Protection | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | 8-step guide on earthquake preparedness for individuals with access and functional needs. | Earthquake Country Alliance, published February 2020 |
| Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | Instructional video with ASL interpretation with tips on individual emergency preparedness for individuals with access and functional needs. | YouTube, Federal Emergency Management Agency, published July 2, 2013 |
| Preparing for the Unexpected - Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | FEMA video webinar on preparing for disaster situations with the disabled population in mind. | YouTube, Governors Committee on People with Disabilities, published October 1, 2018 |
| American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | This video shows how AFN individuals should prepare for a disaster. | YouTube, American Red Cross, published May 17, 2013 |
| Voices of the Disabled - Emergency Preparedness | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | This is an ASL interpreted panel discussion of AFN individuals and how they prepare for an emergency. | YouTube, NYC Emergency Management, published November 20, 2020 |
| Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | This is an ASL interpreted video about disaster planning for elderly Americans. | YouTube, Federal Emergency Management Agency, published May 6, 2013 |
| Self-Advocacy Resources | AFN Populations Personal Preparedness | Webpage with many links to self-advocacy resources from a variety of national, state, and local organizations. | California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, reviewed April 2024 |
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| Hyperlink | Category | Annotation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Considerations for Accessible Emergency Communications | Alerts, Notifications, and Warnings | Considerations and resources for how to create accessible emergency communications including consideration categories such as technology and policy. | Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Technologies, published 2007 |
| Accessible Alert San Diego | Alerts, Notifications, and Warnings | Webpage for registration to Alert San Diego's emergency alert program including a program including information on how the program is accessible to AFN needs. | Alert San Diego, reviewed April 2024 |
| Smart 9-1-1 | Alerts, Notifications, and Warnings | Webpage for individuals that individuals can sign up for and pre-populate any emergency information 9-1-1 may need to assist them in the event of an emergency. | Smart911, reviewed April 2024 |
| IPAWS Alerting the Whole Community - Removing Barriers to Alerting Accessibility | Alerts, Notifications, and Warnings | Summary of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) and how it works for all community members. | Federal Emergency Management Agency, published October 1, 2014 |
| Integrated Public Alert and Warning System | Alerts, Notifications, and Warnings | Provides information on the benefits of signing up for early warning systems and information on phone apps that help set up alerts. | Federal Emergency Management Agency, reviewed April 2024 |
| Communication Passport | Communication Tools | A worksheet to assist members of the AFN community travelling abroad to assist with communicating their specific needs. | Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation, published 2009 |
| AFN Acronym List | Communication Tools | List acronyms and their meanings related to AFN and emergency response to help understanding of the concepts. | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, reviewed April 2024 |
| Temple University Communication Board | Communication Tools | Link to free downloadable communication boards created by Temple University that includes pictures related to emergency response to help first responders communicate. | Temple University, reviewed April 2024 |
| Show Me Communication Tool for Emergency Shelters | Communication Tools | Communication board created to assist first responders to communicate with individuals with AFN needs. | Massachusetts Emergency Preparedness Bureau, published June 12, 2019 |
| I Am Sick Communication Board | Communication Tools | Communication board created to assist first responders in identifying illnesses for individuals with AFN needs. | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, unknown publisher, revised January 2021 |
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| Hyperlink | Category | Annotation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Communication Card (COVID-19) | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | Short document with visual aids for person who cannot speak to use to communicate about potential COVID exposure. | Oregon Health Authority, published Nov 2022 |
| A Pandemic Playbook for Transportation Agencies | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | Comprehensive playbook on pandemic planning considerations and recommendations for the transportation sector. | National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, published November 12, 2020 |
| State of California's COVID-19 Website (Spanish version) | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | California's COVID-19 website has an option in the upper right corner to select multiple languages to translate most of the contents of the website. | State of California, reviewed April 2024 |
| Telehealth for Community-Based Organizations Webinar Series | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | Video recordings, transcripts, and Q&A from a 3-part series on implementing telehealth services to address the access and functional needs of at-risk individuals in partnership with HUD. | Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, At-Risk Individuals Program, updated October 31, 2020 |
| Services and Supports for Longer-Term Impacts of COVID-19 | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | This report outlines federally funded supports and services for individuals experiencing the effects of COVID-19 in the areas of Mental Health, substance use, and bereavement. | Department of Health and Human Services, published August 2022 |
| COVID-19 Information and Resources (Community Care) | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | Webpage with links to Provider Information Notices for different levels of community care and other resources relevant to community care. | California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, reviewed April 2024 |
| ADA Compliance with Visitations in Healthcare Facilities - Coronavirus Pandemic Guidance for Advocates | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | A guide offering tips and recommendations to disability rights advocates on how to ensure healthcare facilities are compliant with the ADA during the COVID-19 pandemic. | June Kailes - Disability Policy Consultant, published June 6, 2020 |
| Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | Fact sheet clarifies how remote instruction works with federal disability law (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). | U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, published March 21, 2020 |
| Plain Language COVID Vaccine Information | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | 2-page document answering common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, such as what it is, who can get it and when, and if it is safe. | California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, published January 2021 |
| Vaccination Day for People with Disabilities-Tips for Family Advocates-English | COVID-19 Pandemic Planning | Tips for family advocates which may support you in preparing a person with a disability for their vaccination day. | California State Council for Developmental Disabilities, published April 2021 |
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| Hyperlink | Category | Annotation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evacuation Transportation Planning Tips for People with Access and Functional Needs | Evacuation and Transportation; Personal and Community Preparedness | Document including planning tips necessary for proper evacuation and transportation of individuals with AFN needs. | JIK.com, June Isaacson Kailes, Nusura Inc., published 2010 |
| Local Evacuation and Mass Care Planning Handbook | Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines; Sheltering Planning Guidelines | Plan for evacuation and mass care sheltering management from the lens of a local jurisdiction. | Michigan Department of State Police, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, published March 1, 2013 |
| Mineta Transportation Institute - Improving Pathways to Transit for Persons with Disabilities | Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines | Report from a research study on optimizing fixed-route public transportation that includes specific real-world case studies. | Mineta Transportation Institute, published August 2016 |
| Accommodation and Compliance - Emergency Evacuation | Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines | Information on employers' legal obligations to develop emergency evacuation plans and how to include employees with disabilities in such plans. | Job Accommodation Network, reviewed April 2024 |
| Evacuating Populations with Special Needs | Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines | Guidelines for how to assist in the evacuation to re-entry process of those with AFN needs. | U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Adminstration, published April 2009 |
| Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities | Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines | Evacuation planning guide for emergency situations for people with disabilities. | National Fire Protection Association, updated Revised January 2024 |
| Promising Practices in Evacuation for People with Disabilities | Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines | Presentation describing industry best practices for evacuation of the AFN community. | National Evacuation Conference, published February 1, 2012 |
| High-rise Buildings Evacuation Planning | Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines | Tips sheets and guidelines for emergency evacuation and safety for high-rise buildings. | National Fire Protection Association, reviewed April 2024 |
| High-rise Buildings Evacuation Fact Sheet | Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines | Fact-sheet for proper evacuation of high-rise buildings including information on how to alert and evacuate individauls with AFN needs. | Texas Department of Insurance, Divison of Workers' Compensation, Published April, 2023 |
| Paratransit Emergency Preparedness and Operations Handbook | Evacuation and Transportation Planning Guidelines | Planning guidelines for emergency preparedness operations of paratransit vehichles. | Transportation Research Board, published March 1, 2013 |
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| Hyperlink | Category | Annotation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traveling with a Disability | Federal National Guidance | Webpage discusses the Air Carrier Access Act and also links to additional rules, guidance, enforcement orders and publications on disability issues in aviation. | U.S. Department of Transportation, updated May 3, 2024 |
| 2020 NHS Data Digest: Summary Results | Federal National Guidance | This webpage is a summary on the latest data from the 2020 National Household Survey. | Federal Emergency Management Agency, published September 2020 |
| Reaching At-Risk Populations in an Emergency | Federal National Guidance | This webpage contains resources for public health officials to identify at-risk groups and develop Community Outreach Information Networks. | Centers for Disease Control, published April 2018 |
| HHS emPOWER Map 2.0 | Federal National Guidance | The HHS emPOWER Map is updated monthly and displays the total number of at-risk electricity-dependent Medicare beneficiaries in a geographic area (i.e., state, territory, county, or ZIP Code), as well as near real-time natural hazard data. | Health and Human Services, reviewed April 2024 |
| NASDDDS - Emergency Response Preparedness Self-Assessment Instrument | Federal National Guidance | This self assessment tool is designed to assist state developmental disabilities officials evaluate if existing preparedness plans address the needs of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities during emergencies or disasters. | The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS), reviewed April 2024 |
| Hurricane Sandy FEMA After-Action Report | Federal National Guidance | Foundational AAR discussing an area for improvement relevant to the use of Disability Integration Advisors during a response | Federal Emergency Management Agency, published July 1, 2013 |
| HHS Guidance for Integrating Culturally Diverse Communities into Planning for and Responding to Emergencies - A Toolkit | Federal National Guidance | This document builds and integrates recommendations distilled from the consensus-based discussion of the National Consensus Panel. | National Consensus Panel on Emergency Preparedness and Cultural Diversity, published February 2011 |
| We can do better - Lessons Learned for Protecting Older Persons in Disasters | Federal National Guidance | This report contains resources and suggestions on how to plan better for protecting older adults during emergencies. | AARP, published 2006 |
| Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans | Federal National Guidance | This is a guide on creating and maintaining Emergency Operations Plans. | Federal Emergency Management Agency, published September 2021 |
| CDC's Planning for an Emeregency - Strategies for Identifying and Engaging At-Risk Groups | Federal National Guidance | Guidance for emergency managers to help provide examples of approaches for identifiying social vulnerabilities in communities before, during, and after disasters. | Centers for Disease Control's National Center for Environmental Health and Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, published 2015 |
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| Non-Traditional Shelter Case Studies | Real-world events | Case studies of the use of non-traditional sheltering during real world events. | National Mass Care Strategy, American Red Cross, published December 31, 2011 |
| Red Cross Open Shelter Map | Real-world events | Real-time map showing all currently open Red Cross shelters across the country; webpage also contains additional information about shelter eligibility and services offered. | American Red Cross, updated 2024 |
| Mass Care Response in Meeting the Needs of Infants and Children - Task Force Planning | Sheltering | This "Lessons Learned" document explains "Mass Care Response in Meeting the Needs of Infants and Children" through task force planning. | Federal Emergency Management Agency, published July 1, 2013 |
| Emergency Shelter Communications Toolkit | Sheltering | Toolkit for large city government employees on how to assist in emergency sheltering operations. | City of Seattle Parks & Recreation, published July 1, 2014 |
| Emergency Shelter Communications Toolkit Field Guide | Sheltering | Webpage providing myriad of resources for shelter staff to prepare for activation of a shelter and ensuring accessibility. | City of Seattle, published December 19, 2017 |
| Guidance on Providing PAS in Congregate and Non-congregate Shelters | Sheltering | This presentation provides guidance regarding providing personal assistance services in congregate and non-congregate shelters. The presentation provides guidance on the responsibilities from State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments as well as the Federal Government. | Federal Emergency Management Agency, published March 2021 |
| Mass Care Emergency Assistance Pandemic Planning Considerations | Sheltering Planning Guidelines | New document from Federal Emergency Management Agency that examines the unique characteristics for developing a mass care strategy in a pandemic. | Federal Emergency Management Agency, published June 10, 2020 |
| City of Los Angeles EOP Mass Care and Sheltering Annex: Non-Traditional Sheltering Annex | Sheltering Planning Guidelines | This annex to the Emergency Operations Plan for the City of Los Angeles provides examples of emergency planning related to access and functional needs population considerations. | L.A. City Emergency Management Department, published January 2020 |
| Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters | Sheltering Planning Guidelines | Foundational resource for AFN considerations in emergency sheltering. The document provides an in-depth overview and checklist for meeting ADA requirements. | U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section, published July 26, 2007 |
| The ADA and Emergency Shelters: Access for All in Emergencies and Disasters | Sheltering Planning Guidelines | This is a Chapter 7 Addendum 2 from the ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments. | ADA.gov, updated 2009 |
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| Hyperlink | Category | Annotation | Date |
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| Visuals2Go | Communication | Educational app created to support individuals with communication and learning difficulties. | Apple App Store, Bo Innovations, updated June 18, 2024 |
| Google Translate | Communication | Translation app that supports offline translation of English and 59 other languages. (Online features includes more languages supported and general features.) | Google Play, Google LLC, updated Aug 1, 2024 |
| ntouch – App for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing who require Video Relay Service to place and receive calls | Communication | App for deaf individuals to communicate more easily with people who do not have sign language knowledge. | Sorenson Communications, Inc., updated 2024 |
| Text Calls with IP Relay (tmobileaccess.com) | Communication | App allows people to place relay calls and communicate using text. | T-Mobile, updated February 20, 2024 |
| Help Kids Cope | Personal Preparedness | An app designed to assist parents in talking to their children about different disasters they may experience or have already experienced. | Google Play, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, updated September 7, 2023 |
| FEMA Mobile | Personal Preparedness | One-stop shop app for emergency preparedness which includes emergency alerts, preparedness tips, and disaster resources. | Federal Emergency Management Agency, updated February 12, 2024 |
| American Red Cross Informative apps | Personal Preparedness | Webpage listing many preparedness-related apps from the ARC, including an app specifically for kids aged 7-11. | American Red Cross, updated 2024 |
| AFN Tips Mobile App | Smartphone Apps | This webpage works as an app intended to support first responders and others who are assisting individuals with access and functional needs in times of crisis. | University of Hawaii, Hawaii Emergency Preparedness System of Support Project at the Center on Disability Studies, updated 2018 |
| Show Me for Emergencies | Smartphone Apps | A communication tool designed for workers in a family assistance center (FAC) after a mass casualty or mass fatality incident to use to connect with people who may have trouble expressing their needs. | Google Play, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, updated Dec 5, 2023 |
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| Hyperlink | Category | Annotation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access and Functional Needs Shakeout Intro | Earthquake Preparedness | Last year more than 9.6 million Californians participated in ShakeOut drills across the state. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes. | Youtube.com, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, published October 15, 2014 |
| Access and Functional Needs ShakeOut for Older Adults | Earthquake Preparedness | Older adults may have challenges, especially when it comes to earthquakes. This video will help older adults and their loved ones prepare for earthquakes. | Youtube.com, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, published October 15, 2014 |
| Demonstration of How People with Mobility Disabilities Can Protect Themselves During a Quake | Earthquake Preparedness | In this video, they demonstrate how to take cover during a quake. Take a look and practice it, that way you’ll know exactly what to do when the next quake hits. | Youtube.com, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, published October 17, 2014 |
| Access and Functional Needs ShakeOut People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision | Earthquake Preparedness | There are specific steps people who are blind and people with low vision can take to plan for their own safety and the safety of loved ones during an earthquake. | Youtube.com, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, published October 15, 2014 |
| Access and Functional Needs ShakeOut for People with Mobility Disabilities | Earthquake Preparedness | Enable confidence and success in those who are restricted by limits in their mobility. Watch this video and learn how to plan and prepare for your personal safety during an earthquake. | Youtube.com, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, published October 15, 2014 |
| Access and Functional Needs ShakeOut for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing | Earthquake Preparedness | How do people with hearing loss know what to do in the event of an earthquake, and what considerations need to be taken? Watch this video and learn how planning and preparation are key to safety. | Youtube.com, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, published October 15, 2014 |
| Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs | Videos | Instructional video with ASL interpretation with tips on individual emergency preparedness for individuals with access and functional needs. | YouTube, Federal Emergency Management Agency, published July 2, 2013 |
| Preparing for the Unexpected - Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities | Videos | FEMA video webinar on preparing for disaster situations with the disabled population in mind. | YouTube, Governors Committee on People with Disabilities, published October 1, 2018 |
| American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities | Videos | This video shows how AFN individuals should prepare for a disaster. | YouTube, American Red Cross, published May 17, 2013 |
| Voices of the Disabled - Emergency Preparedness | Videos | This is an ASL interpreted panel discussion of AFN individuals and how they prepare for an emergency. | YouTube, NYC Emergency Management, published November 20, 2020 |
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