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Emergency laws are in place to ensure Americans are protected in case of a disaster or emergency. However, older laws and policies often did not account for the needs of people with disabilities and the elderly. More recent laws have made some impact in this area. The links below will help you understand some of the laws related to emergencies and laws related to people with disabilities and the implications for organizations and individuals.
Americans with Disabilities Act and Law Enforcement This website talks about how the Americans with Disabilities Act affects law enforcement. It also discusses the most common problems between people with disabilities and law enforcement.
Americans with Disabilities Act and Accessible Egress This website acts as a resource for:
Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing and Vision Disabilities The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has listed requirements and policies related to accessibility of public broadcast of emergency information.
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The Agency on Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with its partners, is "Working Together for a Strong, Healthy Kauai". Two programs being implemented to help seniors improve their health are the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) and the EnhanceFitness physical activity program. See photos of the Healthy Aging Partnership and seniors in the EnhanceFitness program. Learn more about the EnhanceFitness class schedule.
The "You Can" Safety and Readiness Guide for seniors gives practicial tips and information to help you prepare for a disaster.
Online magazine Around Hawai'i discusses the Stimulus bill, including tax refunds for retirees and people with disabilities.
The Kūpuna Education Center provides a wealth of information to assist caregivers to adapting to the needs of Kūpuna in Hawaii.
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