This report was published by the National Council on Disability (NCD) and identifies barriers, facilitators, and successful practices to providing effective emergency-related communications. The report examines the current accessibility of emergency-related communications and reviews the enforcement of disability laws and regulations as they pertain to effective communications before, during, and after emergencies. Information on the experiences and perceptions of people with disabilities as they relate to emergency-related communications is also provided. Based on the findings of the report, NCD provides a series of recommendations for policy makers, federal partners, and emergency managers. Accessibility: This website is generally accessible using a screen reader and allows users to adjust text size. The PDF version of this publication is fully accessible using a screen reader and Read Out Loud.