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Office of Access and Functional Needs Library

In order to ensure that community leaders, state agencies, advocacy organizations, emergency managers and others have the best and most current access and functional needs-related planning resources available to them in an easy to access, one-stop-shop central repository, we created the OAFN Library.

The OAFN Library is a comprehensive clearinghouse for access and functional needs-specific best practices, guidance documents, videos, and more. Whether you’re looking for information on effective communication, sheltering or integration; you’ll find it all in the OAFN Library!

To view categorized resource documents click the links below:

If you would like to add a document or resource to the OAFN Library, please submit it to oafn@caloes.ca.gov.

ADA Compliance

2013 California Building Code Advisory Manual

Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities

Accessible Toilet Facilities

ADA Checklist for Polling Places

Section 508 IT Accessibility Playbook

Using NVDA to Evaluate Web Accessibility

Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology

About This Tool Kit

ADA Accessibility Guidelines

Chapter 3: General Effective Communication Requirements

Chapter 4: 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Services

Chapter 5: Website Accessibility Under Title II of the ADA

Reference Guide to Section 508 Requirements and Standards

Section 508 Surveys and Reports

Effective Communication (DOJ)

Effective Communication

Adding Subtitles and Closed Captions to Videos on YouTube

Dignity on Wheels Mobile Hygiene Program

Information on disability benefits, rights, and resources

Chapter 4 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Services.pdf NVDA and Firefox test for accessibility

FEMA Think Tank 3-22-2013

ADA Brief Service Animals

ADA Effective Communications

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: SHORT-TERM DISABILITIES, EXCEPTIONS, AND THE MEANING OF MINOR

Chapter 3 Addendum: Title II Checklist (General Effective Communication)

Chapter 4 Addendum: Title II Checklist (9-1-1 Emergency Communications Services)

Chapter 5 Addendum: Title II Checklist (Website Accessibility)

Section 508 - Making Files Accessible

Rights to Assistance Animals in Housing (DRC Fact Sheet)

Service Animals in Business and Public Spaces (DRC Fact Sheet)

Section 1557: Ensuring Effective Communication

Service Animals (DOJ)

Implementing Federal Accessibility Web Standards

Tips for Designing Accessible Websites

2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

ADA - Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids, and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices

ADA Accessibility Survey Instructions: Curb Ramps

ADA Accessibility Survey Form: Curb Ramps

Web Accessibility Tool

Section 508 Checklist

Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology

Common Accessibility Problems: Good and Bad Examples in Modern Websites

Access and Functional Needs Populations

Emergency Preparedness for Children with Access and Functional Needs

Feeling Safe, Being Safe Training: Videos and information on preparing for emergencies

Children and Disasters (FEMA)

Vulnerable Populations

FEMA Disability Inclusive Emergency Management: Understanding the preparedness, response and recovery needs of the whole community

National Mitigation Framework Information Sheet

National Mitigation Framework 2013

Markenson and Redlener- Pediatric Terrorism Preparedness National Guidelines and Recommendations: Findings of an Evidenced-based Consensus Process

First Responder Disability Awareness Training

Pass It On Center: AT Reuse Center

Preparedness for Older Americans (Ready.gov)

Developmental disabilities awareness training for first responders (Rutgers University)

Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 Fact Sheet

Language Guidelines for Inclusive Emergency Preparedness

FEMA Disability Inclusive Emergency Management: Recommendations for Integrating the Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation Needs of the Whole Community

US DOT: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel

Disability Etiquette (United Spinal Association)

AFN Earthquake Protection

Person First Language (CDC)

Prepare For Emergencies Now: Information For People With Disabilities

Disability Assistance Guide

Language Guidelines for Inclusive Emergency Preparedness

Hurricane Sandy FEMA After-Action Report

Access and Functional Needs Guidance Resource Book and County Template

Mineta Transportation Institute - Improving Pathways to Transit for Persons with Disabilities

Planning Guidance

Assembly Bill 2311 - Planning Guidance

Fair Housing Renter Rights Workshop Evening Session (9-6-17)

DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships

Emergency 2.0 Wiki Accessibility Toolkit

FEMA Citizen Corps Preparedness Survey

FEMA Getting Real II Conference Proceedings

Hospital Surge Evaluation Tool

Stearns County Integrated Emergency Plan

CitizenVoice Safely Out Project

Guidance on Integration

FEMA's State and Local Guidance (SLG) 101: Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning, Attachment F - Mass Care

FEMA Promising Practice: Inclusive Emergency Management Practices in Vermont

2013 FEMA National Preparedness Report Fact Sheet

IS-240a Leadership and Influence

IS-241a Decision Making and Problem Solving

Emergency Planning: Providing Resources to Staging Areas and
Receiving Points in Evacuation Zones

Post Disaster Reunification of Children: A Nationwide Approach

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Donations Management

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Emergency Medical Services Resource Management

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Resource Management

Los Angeles Regional Recovery Guidance for Emergency Planners

Los Angeles City/County/Operational Area Mass Care Annex

Washington County 2011 Emergency Operations Plan

ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments

CDC- Identifying Vulnerable Older Adults and Legal Options for Increasing Their Protection during All-Hazards Emergencies, A Cross-Sector Guide for States and Communities

Moving Beyond "Special Needs": A Function-Based Framework for Emergency Management and Planning

Checklist for Integrating People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs into Emergency Preparedness, Planning, Response & Recovery

Building Community Resilience to Disasters

Characteristics of a Disaster-resilient Community

Moving Beyond “Special Needs”

FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101

FEMA National Household Survey 2015

How to Prepare for a Wildfire

A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management (FEMA)

Feeling Safe - Being Safe

Feeling Safe - Being Safe Video

Cal OES OFAN Guidance on Planning and Responding to the Need of People With Disabilites and Older Adults, August 2008

Making Your Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Accessible to People With Disabilities

Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans

Orientation Manual for First Responders on the Evacuation of People with Disabilities

Mass Care Response in Meeting the Needs of Infants and Children: Task Force Planning

Plan Integration: Linking Local Planning Efforts

The Ethics of Business Continuity Planning

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Mental Health

Emergency Preparedness and Pets

Los Angeles County Operational Area Emergency Response Plan

Los Angeles City/County/Operational Area Recovery Annex Template

New Hampshire Functional Needs Guidance Support Annex

Pet Emergency Preparedness Flyer

Cal OES - Active Shooter Awareness Guidance

Alzheimer’s Association- Disaster Preparedness.

CDC- Public Health Workbook: To Define, Locate, and Reach Special, Vulnerable, and At-risk Populations in an Emergency

CDC- eTool: To Define, Locate, and Reach Special, Vulnerable, and At-risk Populations in an Emergency

National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS)- Emergency Response Preparedness Self-Assessment Instrument

RAND Corporation- Special Needs Populations Mapping for Public Health Preparedness

Preparing for Disaster: Protecting the Most Vulnerable in Emergencies

Preparing Neighborhoods for Disaster

Ready Now! Emergency Preparedness Tool Kit

Addressing Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in School and IHE Emergency Operations Plans

ShakeOut Earthquake Guide for People with Disabilities and AFN

Texas Functional Needs Support Services Toolkit

Feeling Safe - Being Safe (Spanish)

Evacuee Support Planning Guide

Guidance on Planning for Integration of Functional Needs Support Services in General Population Shelters

Personal Preparedness: Parents & Caregivers

Personal Preparedness: Seniors

Individuals with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness 2005 Annual Report

FEMA 2013 National Preparedness Report

FEMA 2008 National Response Framework

Resource Management for Providing Mass Care Services: An Innovative Tool for Estimating Shelter and Feeding Resources

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Public Health

India 2013 - Inclusive Disaster and Emergency Management for Persons with Disabilities

Los Angeles Regional Alliance Presentation

Los Angeles Operational Area Mass Evacuation Process Guide

Non-Profits Continuity and Recovery Plan Template

AARP- We can do better: Lessons Learned for Protecting Older Persons in Disasters.

ADA- Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments

HHS- emPOWER Map 2.0

HHS- Office of Minority Health- Guidance for Integrating Culturally Diverse Communities into Planning for and Responding to Emergencies: A Toolkit

RAND Corporation- Enhancing Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Populations: A Toolkit for State and Local Planning and Response

Strategies for Inclusive Planning in Emergency Response

Communications

12 Considerations for Accessible Emergency Communications

Accessible Alert San Diego

Alerting the Whole Community

Alerts and Warnings

Accessible Emergency Information

Airbnb Disaster Response Program

Reporting Clearly and Accurately about Disability

Communication Board

Communication Resources

Communication Passport

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Communications

Communication Boards

How to Communicate During a Natural Disaster Emergency

Creating a Emergency Family Communication Plan

Ensuring Your Services and Information are Inclusive and Accessible for Persons with Sensory Disabilities

Emergency Shelter Communications Toolkit

Emergency Shelter Communications Toolkit Field Guide

Show Me Communication Board

I Am Sick Communication Board

Communication Booklet

Hospital Communication Board

ABC Communication Board

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Alert and Warning

Emergency Shelter Communications Toolkit

Improving the Accessibility of Social Media in Government Toolkit

In Case of Emergency Contact Card

Disability Style Guide

Cultural Considerations in Disaster Communication

Texas Communications Toolkit

Social Media and Accessibility

I Feel Communication Board

Emergency Picture Communication Aid

Emergency Letter/word Communication Aid

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Emergency Public Information

Quick Reference Glossary Terminology List for Emergency Management Whole Community Planning Efforts

Evacuation & Transportation

Transit Emergency Planning Guidance

Tips for First Responders (UNM)

Template plan framework

Employers’ Guide to Including
Employees with Disabilities in
Emergency Evacuation Plans

Evacuating Vulnerable Populations

An Emergency Evacuation Planning Model for Vulnerable Populations Using Public Transit Systems

Evacuation Issues: Part 1

Evacuation Issues: Part 2

King County Evacuation Template Cover Page

King County Evacuation Template Overview

King County Evacuation Template Outline

King County Evacuation Template Checklists

King County Evacuation Template Resources

Tips for First Responders (TAMU)

Supplemental Guidance AFN Evac-Trans Master

Access and Functional Needs Evacuation Planning Toolkit DVD

Personal Emergency Evacuation Planning Checklist

Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities

Local Evacuation and Mass Care Planning Handbook

Promising Practices in Evacuation for People with Disabilities

Emergency Transportation Route MOU

City of Chicago Suggested High-Rise Office Building Evacuation Plan

Evacuating High-Rise Buildings Factsheet

Paratransit Emergency Preparedness and Operations Handbook

Access and Functional Needs Evacuation and Transportation Checklist

Evacuation Transportation Planning Tips for People with Access and Functional Needs

Evacuation of People with Disability & Emergent Limitations

Promising Practices for Evacuating People with Disabilities

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Transportation Management

FEMA Factsheet on Highrise Safety

Sheltering

Guidance on Planning for Integration of Functional Needs Support Services in General Population Shelters

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Catastrophic Mass Reception

Non-Traditional Shelter Concept of Operations Template

Commonly Used Sheltering Items & Services Listing

Washington County EOP Functional Annex - Shelter, Care, and Temporary Housing

Functional Assessment Service Team (FAST)

Red Cross Open Shelter Map

Non-Traditional Shelter Case Studies

Smartphone Apps

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Google Translate

Hamilton CapTel: App for individuals who have difficulty hearing over the telephone

VisionLink OEM Shelter: App provides quick insight into disaster shelters as they are opened across the United States.

iMPrepared: App that helps plan for disasters

Picture Card Maker PLUS

Proloquo2go: English and Spanish symbol-supported communication app

American Red Cross Informative apps

Sprint Accessibility for all

Sorenson Video Center: App for individuals to communicate more easily with people who don't know sign language

Sprint IP: Free communication app for people who have hearing and speech difficulties

ViA by Braille Institute: App designed to help identify apps that are useful for adults and children who are blind or have low vision, including those with additional disabilities.

Earthquake Preparedness Videos

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