The Office of Special Healthcare Needs Emergency Preparedness Program recommends emergency planning professionals and other providers within the community to have a basic understanding of the laws that protect the rights of residents with disabilities, chronic conditions and other healthcare needs in emergency preparedness situations. Print out and save the following resources for strategies on planning and responding to the needs people with disabilities, chronic conditions and other healthcare needs:

U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act

Accommodating People with Disabilities In Disasters: A Reference Guide To Federal Law

ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments: Emergency Management

HEALTH Information Line
1-800-942-7434