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Violence
and Safety
Automotive Safety Issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the federal
government agency with the authority to regulate the manufacture of
automotive adaptive equipment and modified vehicles used by persons
with disabilities.
Crime
Prevention
Common-sense tips for all students but also
people with physical disabilities to deal with
potential violent situations.
Disability
Resources
This resource link compiles some of the latest publications on
violence and safety for people with disabilities.
Disaster Preparedness
An orientation to help first responders develop awareness,
sensitivity, knowledge and skills needed to effectively assist
people with disabilities and activity limitations in emergency
planning and evacuations.
National
Center for Injury Prevention
The section on "Sexual Violence Against People with
Disabilities" contains a good overview on this disturbing
subject.
Safety
The current
climate in the U.S. has forced us all to prepare for the possibility
of harsh conditions. Although
people with disabilities often have a lot to do to prepare
themselves, it is good to know that help is available.
Created
by United Cerebral Palsy National.
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