ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
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The ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters helps ensure shelters are accessible to people with disabilities. It describes how to evaluate shelter sites, focusing on entrances, routes, parking, and facilities like restrooms and sleeping areas. The checklist guides users in identifying barriers and suggests temporary solutions if needed. Tools like tape measures and cameras are used for surveys. Accessible features include ramps, wide doorways, grab bars in toilets, clear pathways for wheelchairs or scooters, and accommodations for those who are blind or have low vision. The goal is to make emergency shelters safe and usable for everyone during disasters.
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