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December, 2013 Volume 6, Issue 3 Allan B. Fraser, Coordinator NFPA e-ACCESS afraser@nfpa.org Distributed to Over 65,000 Do you have a story to tell or information to share? Wed love to hear it! Contribute to a future issue of e-ACCESS by sending it to afraser@nfpa.org Inside this Issue

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We All Have the Power. Lets Use It! A Belated Special Thank You! to Barbara Ander, CEO of Compu-TTY, Inc. Calling All Vendors of Accessibility Products! Research Study on the Evacuation of people with Visual Impairments Persons with disabilities largely ignored during disasters: A United Nations Survey 5th Backyards & Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference, November 14-16. Abilities Expo Boston Debut Hits New Heights The Collection

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We All Have the Power. Lets Use It!

By Allan B. Fraser, CBI, CPCA, Sr. Building Code Specialist, NFPA All people, regardless of their circumstances, have some obligation to be prepared to take action during an emergency and to assume some responsibility for their own safety. This was one of the primary philosophies espoused by the former Bill Scott, founder and CEO of Abilities Unlimited and the original and long-term chair of NFPAs Disability Access Review and Advisory Committee (DARAC). Its a philosophy and practice that has been getting more attention over the last two decades since the passage of the ADA, but one that still needs to be more widely recognized and embraced by society. A few years ago, I heard Lieutenant General Russell Honor (Ret.) speak at an inclusive hurricane preparedness conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. General Honor may be most famous for serving as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, responsible for coordinating military relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina-affected areas across the Gulf Coast. He told a story that brought brilliant clarity to Bill Scotts statement, one I will not forget.

Lt. General Russell Honor (Ret.)

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As a young boy growing up in Mississippi, his father sent him and his seven older brothers out to clear the road in front of their home after a hurricane. The hurricane had passed and the wind had stopped, but it was still raining. They took a big two-man crosscut saw and their mule to cut up and remove a huge tree that had been blown down, blocking the road in front of their home. His father told them this was an important job as folks need to travel up and down the road to check on family, friends, and crops in the wake of the storm. General Honor went on to explain that, somehow, weve lost that mindset. During Katrina, residents were told to stay in their homes and wait for days until crews from as far away as Tennessee and Pennsylvania arrived to remove trees blocking roads, rather than do the work themselves.

General Honor and Bill Scott strongly espoused the same philosophy, one that we, as a society, need to recapture: All people, regardless of their circumstances, have some obligation to be prepared to take action during an emergency and to assume some responsibility for their own safety. According to a United Nations survey released on October 12, 2013, one day before their International Day for Disaster Reduction, a high proportion of persons with disabilities die or suffer injuries during disasters because they are rarely consulted about their needs and governments lack adequate measures to address them.

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To quote Albert Einstein, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. At NFPAs NFPA's Backyards & Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, last month, I presented a different way of looking at all emergency evacuations and offered some tools and processes that can be used to begin building better evacuation plans by helping empower people with disabilities to be prepared to take action during an emergency and to assume some responsibility for their own safety. NFPA has a long and successful record of working to ensure life safety in buildings for everyone, as noted in this requirement excerpted from the 1958 edition of NFPAs Life Safety Code: Exits shall be provided of kinds, numbers, location and capacity appropriate to the individual building or structure, with due regard to the character of the occupancy, the number of persons exposed, the fire protection available, and the height and type of construction of the building or structure, to afford all occupants convenient facilities for escape.

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Today, more than ever, our codes, standards, publications, educational materials, and training help people around the world to not only create safer buildings, but to enable all people, regardless of their circumstances, to be prepared to take action during an emergency and to assume some responsibility for their own safety.

2013 NFPA Webinars Get more top-notch instruction for less with NFPAs Webinars.

A Belated Special Thank You! to Barbara Ander, CEO of Compu-TTY, Inc.

Compu-TTY, Inc.s ASL interpreter working an education session. In the September 2013 issue of e-ACCESS, we reported that history was made at Chicagos McCormick Place during the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo, held from June 10 to 13. For the first time, more than six educational sessions had ASL (American Sign

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Language) interpreters and CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services to provide access for attendees who were deaf or hard of hearing. The ASL interpretive services were provided by Compu-TTY, Inc.s CEO Barbara Anders personal ASL interpreter, who accompanied Ms. Anders to the conference. Ms. Anders generosity and the wonderful work of her assistant were sincerely appreciated by NFPA as well as those who used her services to access the content of those sessions.

Calling All Vendors of Accessibility Products!

Dont Miss Your Opportunity at the 2nd NFPA Accessibility Expo: Beyond the ADA at the 2014 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, NV, June 911, 2014

The 2nd Accessibility Expo will co-locate with 2014 NFPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, from June 9 to 11. This exposition features products designed to empower people with disabilities and their families, friends, and caregivers, as well as building managers, supervisors, and first responders, to help

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improve the quality of life and safety of people with disabilities far beyond those specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act. The first Accessibility Expo at last years NFPA Conference &Expo in Chicago was a huge success.

Fire and life safety may be more important to people with disabilities than others because of the barriers to accessing information and the physical barriers within the built environment, says Allan Fraser, senior building code specialist and staff liaison to NFPAs Presidential Disability Access Review and Advisory Committee at NFPA. With each passing day, I marvel at new technological innovations advancements, particularly those that improve access to information and communications, and allow people with disabilities to be more empowered with respect to their own safety.

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We want to shine the light on vendors innovations for people with disabilities so that users, safety managers, caregivers, first responders, and vendors can connect and interact. Supporting Accessibility Expo will be a series of conference sessions addressing one or more of the five categories of disabilitymobility, vision, hearing, speech, and cognitiveand the creative and common sense best practices and solutions available, including, but not limited to: The 2015 Edition of ANSI/ICC A117.1, Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Human Behavior in Fire Research Planning Workshop A Case Study: The First Fire Service Access Elevator Installed in San Francisco Challenges of Planning for Mass Evacuation Missing 20% of Your Population When Planning for Emergency Evacuations? Lessening Your Liability: Emergency Shelter Planning for Those with Functional Needs

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Firefighters and Home Fire Safety Solutions for People with Disabilities Ergonomic Evaluation of Stair Descent Devices: Final Results and Device Demonstration Autism Awareness for First Responders Remembering When: A Fall and Fire Prevention Program for Older Adults

I knew I should have started planning earlier! Examples of the many products suitable for the exhibition include enhanced alarming systems, directional sound devices, voice-to-text/text-to-voice devices, video phones for ASL users, power wheelchairs, signage, and accessibility training and preparedness programs for employers. Vendors interested in exhibiting at the 2014 Accessibility Expo, June 911 in Las Vegas please contact: Companies A L: Mark Sorensen or call 630-271-8210. Companies M Z: Matt Hawerbier or call 630-271-8227

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Research study on the evacuation of people with visual impairments

Janne Gress Srensen Janne Gress Srensen, M.Sc. Civil Engineering, from the Technical University of Denmark at the Department of Civil Engineering is conducting a much-needed research study to identify evacuation characteristics of people who are blind and visually impaired. Previous studies have shown that the more vulnerable segments of our population, such as children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, including visual impairments, are more likely to be injured during emergencies.

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The fire safety design of todays buildings is mainly based on the way able-bodied adults respond to emergencies, and it is questionable that this provides a sufficient level of safety for all building occupants. However, little is known about the evacuation characteristics of people who are blind or visually impaired, hence the importance of this study.

The data collected will be used to develop new evacuation models that describe how blind and visually impaired people function during an evacuation. These models can then be used to help design more effective fire safety systems for buildings, which will increase visually impaired workers and visitors access to commercial buildings.

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The study was conducted in September 2013 using a number of evacuation drills in an office building in the Washington, D.C., area. The exercises, which included movement through rooms and hallways, and stairs, were divided into different parts to measure different parameters. They included the movement of individuals, small groups, and larger groups. The exercises were initiated by a local alarm that the participants were warned of beforehand.

These drills were recorded with temporarily installed video cameras, and the video footage will be analyzed with respect to different evacuation parameters, including walking speeds horizontally and on staircases, person densities, density dependency, position with regard to walls and flow.

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After the exercises, each participant was interviewed about his or her experiences during the drills.

The participants said they benefited from the exercises by learning how they might react, both physically and mentally, during an evacuation.

Results from this study will benefit both science and society by providing information about the walking speeds, stair usage, person density dependency, movement flows, and behavior of visually impaired persons during an emergency evacuation. The information will help create a valid basis for developing evacuation models for people who are blind and visually impaired that can serve as input for evacuation calculations used to predict total evacuation times.

For more information on the study, contact Janne Gress Srensen at jags@byg.dtu.dk

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Persons with disabilities largely ignored during disasters: A United Nations Survey
A high percentage of people with disabilities die or are injured during disasters because they are rarely consulted about their needs and governments thus lack adequate measures to address them, according to a United Nations (UN) survey released October 10, 2013, the day before their International Day for Disaster Reduction. The online survey, produced by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) and partners, consulted nearly 6,000 persons with disabilities in 126 countries on how they cope with, and prepare for, disasters. The results show that people living with disabilities worldwide are rarely consulted about their needs in times of disaster. During natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes, only 20 percent of respondents said they could evacuate immediately without difficulty. Six percent said they would not be able to evacuate at all, and the remainder said they would only be able to evacuate with a degree of difficulty.

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The results of this survey are shocking, said Margareta Wahlstrm, the UN Secretary-Generals Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). It clearly reveals that the key reason why a disproportionate number of persons with disabilities suffer and die in disasters is because their needs are ignored and neglected by the official planning processes in the majority of situations.

The International Day for Disaster Reduction, held annually on October 13, focused this year on the critical role of persons with disabilities in fostering their own disaster resilience. The survey showed that inclusion of those with disabilities must become a central

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concern in all emergency communications. It notes a wide range of challenges during evacuation, including difficulty hearing, seeing, walking, or climbing steps and difficulty communicating. If given enough time, the percentage of those with disabilities who could evacuate with no difficulty almost doubles from 20 percent to 38 percent, which underlines the importance of early warnings that reach all members of a community. Many respondents said that, if they had an early warning, they would take measures that would better prepare them for disasters. For example, one respondent said that if he had knew bad weather was coming, he would sleep in his wheelchair so he could take cover quickly. Another respondent said an early warning of bad weather would allow him to stock up on medicines, while another expressed was worried that he could not receive alerts because he cannot hear sirens. 1. Which types of hazards or disaster risks do you or your community expect to be exposed to in any one year? o Avalanche o Cyclone (hurricane, storm surge, tropical depression or storm, typhoon) o Drought o Earthquake o Epidemic/pandemics o Extreme weather (blizzards, cold wave, heat wave) o Flood (flashfloods, river erosion) o Insect infestation o Landslide o Technical disaster (infrastructure collapse, industrial accident) o Tornado (twister, vortex) o Tsunami o Volcanic eruption o Wildfire o None o Dont know

o Other (please specify)

Sample Question from Survey

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The 22-question survey also shows that 71 percent of respondents have no personal preparedness plan for disasters, and only 31 percent always have someone to help them evacuate, while 13 percent never have anyone to help them. People with disabilities also face difficulties after disasters because emergency care systems are poorly designed for them. The lack of the inclusion of people with disabilities in the planning stages leads to systems being inadequate, said Ms. Wahlstrm. The survey shows that people largely depend on friends and family for safety, and it shows that, even when there are early warning systems, they are not necessarily suitable for people who dont hear or people who are color blind, for example. She added that that the survey countries run the risk of bundling all types of disabilities together and said that the survey highlights the importance of incorporating multiple perspectives from persons with disabilities. The top five hazards or disaster risks survey respondents faced were floods, extreme weather, tornados, drought, and earthquakes. UNISDR said it has decided to continue the survey until the end of the year to expand the sample. UNISDR will ensure that respondents knowledge and experiences are fully considered at the 2015 World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction when the UN member states meet in Japan to adopt a new global framework for disaster risk reduction to replace the current Hyogo Framework for Action.

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Evacuation Plans for People with Disabilities a Featured Session at NFPA's Backyards & Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference

The fifth Backyards & Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference, was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from November 14 to 16, 2013. By all accounts, it was a timely, productive, and well-received conference that provided attendees with an opportunity, to build relationships, explore key issues, and learn about wildfire mitigation tools and resources for preparing for, and adapting to, living with wildfire.

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The event brought together leading wildfire experts, Firewise community representatives, community planners, civic leaders, homeowners and residents, insurance professionals, landscape architects, and others from all over the United States, as well as a number of foreign countries.

NFPAs Allan B. Fraser gave a presentation entitled, Are you ignoring 20% of your population when planning for wildland fires? Fraser told the sessions approximately 300 attendees that if your plan works for people with disabilities, it will work for everyone. He also used national and local statistics to suggest that first responders will have much more success with evacuation plans by including people with a wide range of disabilities in the planning process and by empowering people with disabilities through training and practice before events occur.

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ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standard Halfway Through Revision Cycle
For those of you who dont know, A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities is the private-sector consensus standard that, along with the Department of Justices 2010 ADA Standard, is used for the design, construction, and modification of almost all buildings and facilities in the United States. The standard, originally published in 1961 as the result of efforts by the President's Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped, was originally called Standard Specifications for Making Building and Facilities Accessible to, and Usable by, the Physically Handicapped.

ANSI A117.1- 1961 Cover From the original 16 pages of requirements, the document has grown to some 136 pages and has been revised eight times over the past 52 years. As with all ANSI consensus codes and standards, the public can propose revisions to the document on a periodic, two-part cycle. During the most recent revision cycle, the entire document was open for changes submitted by the public until July 2, 2012.

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ICC A117.1-2009 Cover The committee had three meetings to review and act on those suggestions, culminating in the First Public Review Draft, which was opened to the public for comments on October 25, 2013. The document will remain open for comments related to changes made by the committee until December 9, 2013. The committee will meet again from January 21 to 24, 2014, to review and act on all the comments. This will result in the publication of a Second Draft Report, which will also be open for public comments. Below is the tentative schedule for the rest of the cycle. For more information, click here.

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A117.1 CommitteeDraft Work Plan as of 11/2013 (Subject to Revision) Jan. 2024, 2014 Committee meeting to consider public comments to first draft April 2014 Post public comments draft two. June 2014 Committee meeting to consider public comments to second draft. July 2014 Distribute public comments report to proponents for 30-day unresolved comment period. September 2014 Ballot to publish standard. November 2014 Publish standard.

Abilities Expo Boston Debut Hits New Heights

Abilities Expo, the nations leading exhibition for people with disabilities, successfully launched its first Boston event on September 20-22 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

By the end of the day on Sunday, 3,242 adults with disabilities, caregivers and healthcare professionals had crossed the threshold to see the latest products and services, learn from dynamic workshops and engage in fun events and activities. Counting non-

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registered children under the age of 18 (estimated at an additional 25%), the total number of visitors to the Expo was more than 4,000!

In the vein of a superstore, the Expo featured a wide variety of products to appeal to people of all ages encompassing the full spectrum of disabilities. There were bionic exoskeletons to help paraplegics and quadriplegics walk, adaptive vehicles, wheelchairs and accessories, adaptive clothing, home modification devices, daily living aids, medical equipment, adapted furniture, assistive technology for people with sensory disabilities, developmental disability products and much more from the nearly 150 vendors.

The workshops addressing critical issues for people with disabilities included presentations on emergency preparedness by NFPAs Allan Fraser, therapeutic recreation, thriving as a parent of a unique child, home accessibility, finding the correct mobility device and more. I had an incredible day at the Abilities Expo! commented attendee Bennett Lamson on Facebook. Ran into/met lots of cool people and saw/tried lots of awesome things Including some wicked sick eye gaze software where I was able to look at the computer screen and blink like I was clicking a mouse. The energy at the Boston Abilities Expo was incredible, said President and CEO David Korse. Were thrilled that so many from the community of people with disabilities were able to come and join us for the celebration. We hope to see everyone again when we come back on September 5-7, 2014.

For more information, visit www.abilitiesexpo.com/boston.

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Collection
By definition, a collection is a group of objects or works to be seen, studied, or kept together. The purpose of this column is to provide you with links to news items, stories, and general information that you may not be aware of, but may help you to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of your own life or that of family and friends. Woman with disability dies in fire Police investigating death of disabled man in Mehlville house fire Suspect charged with murder in deadly Wilmington fire Disabled man dies in a fire in the Bronx Researchers improving transit and sidewalk access for people with disabilities Jamaica to test disaster warning system for persons with disabilities Bangladesh to set up 5,200 new cyclone centers Dont Leave Us Behind!! (Poster) San Francisco International Airport launches disability awareness training Disability group finds barriers to accessibility at 95% of Amtrak stations Video could transform how schools serve teens with autism Pacifica Police launches Map Your Neighborhood Program to prepare for disaster

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NFPA Coming Events

December 2013

All NFPA seminars this month All electrical seminars this month All 70E seminars this month All automatic sprinkler seminars this month All fire alarm and signaling seminars this month All life safety seminars this month All health care seminars this month Other NFPA seminars this month NFPA Training Seminars, Phoenix, AZ NFPA Training Seminars, Quincy, MA NFPA Training Seminars, Richmond, VA NFPA Training Seminars, Kissimmee, FL NFPA Training Seminars, Las Vegas, NV

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All NFPA seminars this month All electrical seminars this month NFPA Training Seminars, Quincy, MA

Jan. 1315 February 2014

All NFPA Seminars this month All Electrical Seminars this month NFPA training seminars, Dallas, TX

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Future NFPA Conference & Expo dates June 912, 2014, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV June 2225, 2015, McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL June 69, 2016, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV June 47, 2017, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA

See NFPA's complete online calendar.

Do you have a story to tell or information to share? Our readers are people with disabilities, and their relatives, caregivers, and friends. Our goals are to: Provide specialized information about fire and life safety for people with disabilities directly to those with disabilities and to those who help them in order to reduce or eliminate death and injury from fire and other emergencies. Provide a forum for the collection and dissemination of information for people with disabilities in support of DARACs mission. Provide personal stories about events, ideas, or solutions from our readers that can guide others in similar circumstances. Content for future editions will include:

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NFPA-related news DARAC news NFPA codes- and standards-related information Fire safety tips Emergency evacuation information

Articles relating to the safety of people with disabilities from: NFPA staff DARAC members Other national advocates General news Our readers

News from other standards-developing organizations news U.S. Access Board ANSI/ICC A117, Standard for Accessible Buildings and Facilities RESNA U.S. Department of Justice Other

Wed love to hear your stories and opinions! If youd like to contribute an article or information consistent with the outline above, please e-mail them to Allan B. Fraser, senior building code specialist and e-Access coordinator, at afraser@nfpa.org.

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