Fire Safety for Wheelchair Users at Work and at Home
Author: United Spinal Association
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The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there are more than 21.2 million people who have mobility impairments. By understanding their special evacuation needs, people with mobility impairments and first responders can improve their chances of evacuating their workplace or home safely. This brochure will emphasize the evacuation protocol for wheelchair users from these two areas. This brochure was written for: Persons who use wheelchairs or who have other mobility impairments Fire, safety, and building code officials Emergency plan coordinators Building owners and managers Employers and supervisors Office fire marshals Accessibility: This PDF may not be fully accessible using a screen reader or Read Out Loud. Navigation may be confusing, some images do not have alternate text, and some text may not be readable.
Program: Public Health Preparedness
Submitted Date: Oct 18, 2011 | Modified Date: Mar 11, 2025
Primary Toolkit: Preparedness Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A
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Institution Type: Association,
Keywords: Health & Disability, Hazards and Health Effects, Vulnerable Populations
