Kentucky State ADA Coordinator Norb Ryan Capital Plaza Tower nd Floor Mero Street Fax Frankfort, Kentucky World Wide Web

DISABILITY STATISTICS 2000 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, EatingSleepingStanding LiftingBendingReading ConcentratingThinking Communicating Inter-Acting With Others

Major Life Activities Major Bodily Functions, Immune System Normal Cell Growth Digestive Bowel Bladder NeurologicalBrain Respiratory Circulatory Endocrine Reproductive Functions

Etiquette PERSON FIRST LANGUAGE The Individual With A Disability Is A Person First Person First Language Ex: 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 Batteries Communication Device Etc. Medication

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INTELLECTUALL DISABLED

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WEB SITES Emergency Preparedness Guide > ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters > Tips for First Responders > Emergency Management Under Title II of the ADA

Kentucky State ADA Coordinator Norb Ryan Capital Plaza Tower nd Floor Mero Street Fax Frankfort, Kentucky World Wide Web