This website contains practical information for federal organizations and federally regulated employers. Its purpose is to help organizations create an emergency response plan that makes accessibility a priority.
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that federally regulated organizations have had to review their emergency procedures to ensure they are accessible to all. The lessons learned from these reviews form the basis of this document. National disability organizations and other stakeholders also helped create these guidelines.
What’s included
- Best practices for ensuring accessibility during emergencies. However, these are only a starting point. Adapt them to your specific needs.
- Advice on planning responses to a wide range of emergencies. How you apply these guidelines will depend on your organization and the type of emergency.
- Links to other useful resources.
