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Persons With Disabilities

In the context of these guidelines, the term 鈥渁ccess and functional needs鈥 refers to individuals who may need additional resources or support to safely respond to an emergency. Needs include, but are not limited to, individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities; PTSD; chronic conditions or injuries; limited English proficiency; housing insecurity; public transportation dependency; and minor children.

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans

Members of the campus community with access and functional needs are encouraged to self-identify and develop a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). Students may work with Disabled Student Services to develop a plan each semester and should provide it to their instructors. Employees should work with their MPP to complete the plan and should consider familiarizing their department with its contents. The creation and distribution of a PEEP is always at the discretion of individuals. The 糖心原创 PEEP template is found here.

Sheltering in Place or at Temporary Rescue Areas

Persons who are unable to self-evacuate should shelter in their existing location, in an enclosed staircase, or in an identified Temporary Rescue Area.

  • The sheltering location will depend on the nature of the emergency and the nature of the restricting condition. It is recommended that potential locations be determined before an emergency.
  • Individuals sheltering should call 9-1-1 to report the location and their specific response requirements.
  • Telling a coworker or other evacuating person your sheltering location is also advised so Building Marshals can be notified.

To support individuals with access and functional needs, campus community members may offer assistance; however, consent must be granted by the individual before any actions are taken.

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Assistance Suggestions

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  • Blindness or Visual Impairment
     
    • Make sure the person knows the nature of the emergency.
    • Offer to guide the person to the evacuation zone. (ex. the person holds onto your elbow).
    • As you evacuate, let the person know where you are and alert them to any obstacles.
    • At the evacuation zone, introduce the person to the Building Marshal and ask if any additional assistance is needed.
  • Deafness or Hearing Loss
    • Make sure the person knows the nature of the emergency using notes or other visual aids.
    • Offer to guide the person to the evacuation zone.
    • Provide written instructions or maps if available.
    • At the evacuation zone, introduce the person to the Building Marshal and ask if any additional assistance is needed.
  • Mobility Impairments
    • Assist the individual to an enclosed staircase or other identified Temporary Rescue Area.
    • Advise the individual to call 9-1-1 and report their sheltering location.
    • At the evacuation zone, inform the Building Marshal of the sheltering person鈥檚 location and their type of mobility devices if any.
  • Low English Proficiency
    • Make sure the person knows the nature of the emergency by using picture-based visual aids or by using a cellphone translation app.
    • Off to guide the person to the evacuation zone.
    • At the evacuation zone, introduce the person to the Building Marshal and ask if any additional assistance is needed (ex. translator).
  • Transportation Dependencies
    • Public transportation (i.e. train or bus) report to the transportation station/stop unless directed elsewhere by the Emergency Notification System.
    • Ride-sharing services or private pick-up: identify an off-campus pick up location as private vehicles will not be able to enter campus.
    • Mobility disability specific transportation: Develop a procedure in collaboration with campus resources as part of a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).
  • Minor Children
      • Chaperones of minors visiting from schools or other organization will coordinate with the campus hosting department to shelter in place or evacuate as appropriate.
      • The Director of the Center for Children and Families (CCF) will coordinate with campus officials and first responders to determine if the children and staff will shelter in place, relocate to another campus location, or be transported to an off-campus location for family pick-up. CCF will notify parents of the emergency response actions using the center鈥檚 notification procedures.