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Kentucky State ADA Coordinator
Norb RyanCapital Plaza Tower 1-877-423-29332nd Floor 1-502-564-3850500 Mero Street Fax 502-564-2316Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
World Wide Web http://ada.ky.gov
DISABILITY STATISTICS2000 CENSUS
54 Million People With Disabilities In The United States
26 Million Of These People Have Severe Disabilities
4.6 Million Are Under The Age Of 18
Individuals With Disabilities
(1) An Individual with a Physical or Mental Impairment that Substantially Limits One or More of the Major Life Activities of Such Individual
Individuals With Disabilities
(2) An Individual with a Record of Such a Physical or Mental Impairment
Or Misclassified As Having A Substantially Limited Impairment.
Individuals With Disabilities
(3) Regarded As Having A Physical Or Mental Impairment
Major Life Activities
Basic Activity That Most People In The General Population Can Perform With Little Or No Difficulty
Major Life Activities
Include But Are Not Limited To,
Caring for Oneself
Performing Manual Tasks
Walking Seeing Hearing
Breathing Speaking Learning
Working
Major Life Activities
Include But Are Not Limited To,
Eating Sleeping Standing
Lifting Bending Reading
Concentrating Thinking
Communicating
Inter-Acting With Others
Major Life Activities
Major Bodily Functions,
Immune System Normal Cell Growth
Digestive Bowel Bladder
Neurological Brain
Respiratory Circulatory
Endocrine Reproductive Functions
Etiquette
PERSON FIRST LANGUAGE
The Individual With A Disability Is A Person First
Person First LanguageEx: Person With Cerebral Palsy
Person With A Learning Disability Person Who Uses A Wheelchair
Sensitive Use of Language
Do Not Refer to the Disability Unless It Is Relevant
Do Not Sensationalize a Disability By Saying “Victim Of”, “Afflicted With” etc.
Avoid Emotional Descriptions.
“Uses a Wheelchair” Not “Confined to a Wheelchair”;
“Walks With Crutches Not “Is Crippled
Sensitive Use of Language
People With Disabilities Use Words Such As“See”, “Hear”, “Run”, and “Walk”
When Speaking With A Person With A Speech Impairment, Feel Free To Ask Them To Repeat Themselves
When Speak With A Person From The Deaf Community Who Uses An Interpreter, Maintain Eye Contact With The Deaf Individual, NOT The Interpreter
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Get The Individuals Attention
When Speak With A Person From The Deaf Community Who Uses An Interpreter, Maintain Eye Contact With The Deaf Individual, NOT The Interpreter
Hearing Aid
Do Not Assume That Using A Wheelchair Is A Tragedy. It Is A Means of Independence
Do Not Hang or Lean on the Wheelchair, It Is an Extension of the User’s Personal Space
Eye Level
Wheelchair Etiquette
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Introduce Yourself, Announce When You Enter or Leave
Guiding A Person Who Is Visually Impaired Is Best Accomplished By Offering Your Arm or Shoulder
Do Not Pat or Play With The Guide Dog When He Is Working, Always Ask The Owner First
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Average or Above Average Intelligence
Learning Disabilities May Occur:
Spoken Language Written Language
Arithmetic Reasoning
Organizational Skills
Do Not Speak Louder To A Person Who Has A Disability
Always Ask if A Person with A Disability > Needs Assistance Before You Help
Don’t Make Assumptions About The Person’s Disability
FIRST RESPONDERS
REGISTRATION
Registration
Voluntary & Confidential
Disability & Equipment Location Update
EVACUATION
Transportation Shelters Medication / Refrigeration Service Animals Communication Blind and/or Deaf
MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
Tell The PWD What May Be Required
Ask If They Are Able To Stand, Walk, Transfer
Mobility Aid > Cane, Crutched, Chair Brace, etc
Carrying Someone > What Is The Best
Way?
MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
Wheelchairs Ask The Best Way To Evacuate Using
The Chair
Ask The Person With A Disability His/Her Abilities
MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
Motorized Wheelchairs Turn The Power Off Weight > Any Detachable Parts May Take 2 To 4
PWD May Be Limited In Arm, Hand, Upper And Lower Body Strength
DEAF
Deaf > Communicate Family Member
Interpreter Writing Establish Eye Contact Use Visual Cues > Hand Gestures Do Not Allow Interruptions
HARD OF HEARING
Communication Be Patient Use of Hearing Aid
Writing Establish Eye Contact Do Not Allow Interruptions
DEAF & HARD OF HEARING
Communication Make Sure Individual Is Aware Establish Eye Contact
Use of Hearing Aid > Dose Not Guarantee People Can Hear & Understand
Writing
Do Not Allow Interruptions
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Announce Your Presence Speak Naturally & Clearly > Do Not Shout State The Nature Of The Emergency Offer You Arm Or Shoulder Mention Stairs, Doorways, Narrow
Passages, Any Obstacles
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Written Information > Orally
When You Have Reached Safety, Orient The Person(s)
SERVICE ANIMALS MUST BE EVACUATED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL
AUTISM
Speak Calmly – Use Direct Concrete Phrases
Avoid Phrases With Double Meaning
“Cut In Out” “knock It Off”
Allow Extra Response Time
Person May Repeat What Was Said
This is An Attempt To Communicate
Check For Identification > Bracelet, Tattoo
AUTISM
Attempt To Locate A Quiet Location
Avoid Touching > Use Gestures
Fixated On An Object – Showing Repetitive Behavior = Calming
Outburst > Wait Until Behavior Subsides
ALZHEIMER or DEMENTIA
Turn Off Emergency Light & Sirens If Possible
Speak Slowly
Use Short Words
Ask “Yes” or “No” Questions
MENTALLY ILL
There Are a Number of Emotional Reactions That May Occur or Become More Severe During An Emergency.
These Include
Confusion Agitation Paranoia Crying Panic Pacing Shouting Depression Irritability Fear Anxiety Shaking Withdrawal Sleep Disturbance Memory Thought Processing Difficulties
MENTALLY ILL
Speak Slowly, In A Calm Normal Tone
Communication > Simple And Brief
Ask Or State One Thing At A Time
Reassure That You Hear & Understand
Medication
Show Interest & Concern For Their Concern
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Identification Bracelet
Essential Equipment Walker Wheelchair Canes
Crutches Oxygen BatteriesCommunication Device Etc.
Medication
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
< Mentally Retarded >
INTELLECTUALL DISABLED
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WEB SITES Emergency Preparedness Guide >
http://www.ada.gov/emergencyprep.htm
ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters > http://www.ada.gov/shleterck.htm
Tips for First Responders > http://cdd.unm.edu/products/tips_web020205.pdf
Emergency Management Under Title II of the ADA http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap7emergencymgmt.htm
Kentucky State ADA Coordinator
Norb RyanCapital Plaza Tower 1-877-423-29332nd Floor 1-502-564-3850500 Mero Street Fax 502-564-2316
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 [email protected]
World Wide Web http://ada.ky.gov