Fire can be dangerous for anyone but can pose unique challenges for people with disabilities. People with disabilities may have more difficulty escaping a fire or calling for help. Below is a list of resources that can provide advice and information on fire safety for people with disabilities.
- Fire Safety Solutions for People with Disabilities (PDF) (OK.gov)
- Evacuation for persons with disabilities (Vanderbilt University)
- Fire Safety for the Disabled (Fairfax County, VA)
- Fire Safety Skills (Mountain State Centers for Independent Living)
- Safety Issues for the Disabled (PDF) (Lousiana Tech University)
- Guide to Teaching Fire Safety to Students with Disabilities (PDF) (Michael H. Minger Foundation)
- Fire Safety for People with Disabilities (Monroe Township Fire District Two)
- Fire Safety for Wheelchair Users at Work and at Home (PDF) (United Spinal Association)
