For people living with disability, the need is greater to plan, act early and be prepared for an emergency.
Standing for Emergency Management Backpack Evacuation Resource, EMBER comprises resources and helpful content including emergency backpacks designed to support individuals living with disability gain confidence in what to do when there is an emergency.
Australian native characters are used as calming narrators and guides on the planning process through animations and storytelling. Easy English and Braille checklists and information is also available.
In addition, The communication board app supports people with no speech as well as offering tools for emergency personnel to help communicate with non-verbal individuals during an emergency.
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- Emergency management
- Author:
- The Flagstaff Group
- Date published:
- Wed 6th Jul, 2022