Provides information for American Indians and Alaska Natives population on age, disability, and their increased need for long term services and supports. Read More
Emergency Preparedness for At-risk People
Lists best practices and resources for emergency responders to help ensure individuals have equal access to Emergency Services. Includes recommendation to consider the needs of individuals with mobility impairments in providing transportation for evacuation. Read More
ENSURING EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS: A CHECKLIST FOR EMERGENCY MANAGERS
Lists action steps that those in the emergency management community can take to address the needs of the whole community. Includes provisions like having equipment to transport individuals with mobility impairments along with staff training. Read More
Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
Lists and explains the laws and regulations OCR enforces related to discrimination on the basis of disablility. Read More
Making Facilities & Programs Accessible for Persons with Disabilities
Describes OCR law and regulations regarding physical accessibility and a list of resources. Read More
Disability Access in Vaccine Distribution
Explains disability rights laws as they apply to vaccine distribution, providing 5 key actions to provide access, since those with mobility disabilities may have trouble accessing certain sites. Read More
Incorporating Active Shooter Incident Planning into Health Care Facility Emergency Operations Plans
2014 This report was prepared by staff from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Division of Health System Policy, and Division of Tactical Programs, in collaboration with staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additional comments were received from staff at the Department …
Durable Medical Equipment in Disasters
Updated February 2021 This ASPR TRACIE tip sheet provides information on general DME categories and focuses on electricity-dependent DME that may be affected by disasters and emergencies, including power failures. It also includes information to assist healthcare system preparedness stakeholders plan for medically vulnerable populations who rely on DME Read More
What are my other long-term care choices?
A list of long term care options and information about each one. Read More
Walkers
Your costs related resources Read More