Access Functional Needs Guidance Documents for Emergency Response Plans

Planning for students in emergencies means planning for all students, including those with disabilities and special needs. Lessons learned from recent disasters have not only emphasize this point, but they have also illuminated the critical steps schools need to take to protect their campuses. Meeting the needs of students with disabilities and special needs in the event of an emergency does not have to be a daunting or a costly task. It simply requires administrators and officials to take into account the entire school community, from students and staff members to visitor and volunteers, and then take the appropriate actions to ensure the safety of all. Please find additional resources and planning forms below.

 

Source: ERCM Express, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2006, U.S. Department of Education