1. Kentucky State ADA Coordinator Norb Ryan Capital Plaza Tower 1-877-423-2933 2nd Floor 1-502-564-3850 500 Mero Street Fax 502-564-2316 Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 norbj.ryan@ky.gov World Wide Web http://ada.ky.gov

2. 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

3. 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

4. Individuals With Disabilities (2) An Individual with a Record of Such a Physical or Mental Impairment Or Misclassified As Having A Substantially Limited Impairment.

5. Individuals With Disabilities (3) Regarded As Having A Physical Or Mental Impairment

6. Major Life Activities Basic Activity That Most People In The General Population Can Perform With Little Or No Difficulty

7. Major Life Activities Include But Are Not Limited To, Caring for Oneself Performing Manual Tasks Walking Seeing Hearing Breathing Speaking Learning Working

8. Major Life Activities Include But Are Not Limited To, EatingSleepingStanding LiftingBendingReading ConcentratingThinking Communicating Inter-Acting With Others

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. LEARNING DISABILITIES Average or Above Average Intelligence Learning Disabilities May Occur: Spoken Language Written Language Arithmetic Reasoning Organizational Skills

17. 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

18. FIRST RESPONDERS

19. REGISTRATION Registration Voluntary & Confidential Disability & Equipment Location Update

20. EVACUATION Transportation Shelters Medication / Refrigeration Service Animals Communication Blind and/or Deaf

21. 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?

22. MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS Wheelchairs Ask The Best Way To Evacuate Using The Chair Ask The Person With A Disability His/Her Abilities

23. 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

24. DEAF Deaf > Communicate Family Member Interpreter Writing Establish Eye Contact Use Visual Cues > Hand Gestures Do Not Allow Interruptions

25. HARD OF HEARING Communication Be Patient Use of Hearing Aid Writing Establish Eye Contact Do Not Allow Interruptions

26. 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

27. 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

28. VISUALLY IMPAIRED Written Information > Orally When You Have Reached Safety, Orient The Person(s) SERVICE ANIMALS MUST BE EVACUATED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL

29. 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

30. AUTISM Attempt To Locate A Quiet Location Avoid Touching > Use Gestures Fixated On An Object – Showing Repetitive Behavior = Calming Outburst > Wait Until Behavior Subsides

31. ALZHEIMER or DEMENTIA Turn Off Emergency Light & Sirens If Possible Speak Slowly Use Short Words Ask “Yes” or “No” Questions

32. 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

33. 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

34. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Identification Bracelet Essential Equipment Walker Wheelchair Canes Crutches Oxygen Batteries Communication Device Etc. Medication

35. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INTELLECTUALL DISABLED

36. 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

37. Kentucky State ADA Coordinator Norb Ryan Capital Plaza Tower 1-877-423-2933 2nd Floor 1-502-564-3850 500 Mero Street Fax 502-564-2316 Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 norbj.ryan@ky.gov World Wide Web http://ada.ky.gov