Discussing how to ensure that disaster preparedness and response plans consider the needs of individuals with disabilities
ShakeAlert system, designed for early earthquake warnings, can be integrated into assistive technologies to help people with disabilities receive and prepare for earthquakes. This innovation demonstrates how technology can make emergency preparedness more inclusive and effective for everyone, including those with disabilities, by providing visual signals or vibrations for those with hearing or mobility impairments
What if a fire breaks out in a workplace that employs several people with mobility impairments, including one employee who uses a wheelchair, and another who is visually impaired?