1. Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (AZ SILC) The Disability Empowerment Center Suite 214 Suite 214 5025 E Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 602/262-2900, voice/TTY www.azsilc.org

2. AZ SILC Tony DiRienzi Executive Director tony@azsilc.orgtony@azsilc.org.

3. AZ SILC John Abruzzo an accountant for the New York/New Jersey Port Authority, person with quadriplegia, power wheelchair user, worked on the 69th floor of One World Trade Center.

4. AZ SILC John Abruzzo Prior to1993: Not included in emergency planning Did not participate in drills No Functional Needs supports 1993 Attack 6.5 hours to evacuate the building

5. AZ SILC John Abruzzo After 1993: Included in emergency planning, Participated in drills, Procured Evacuation Chair, Developed Multiple “buddy” coworkers to assist.

6. AZ SILC John Abruzzo Survived 9/11: used Evacuation Chair, “buddy system” coworkers alternately assisted with descent, 1.5 hours to evacuate the building, on the street prior to collapse.

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8. Michael Hingson worked on 78th floor North Tower of the World Trade Center, blind, uses service animal dog.

9. AZ SILC Michael Hingson Prior to 9/11 Included in planning, participated in fire drills knew evacuation routes took the lead in evacuating some of his coworkers to safety.

10. AZ SILC Michael Hingson Not only survived 9/11 But led in evacuating many of his coworkers from the building to safety.

11. AZ SILC Ed Beyea Blue Cross/Blue Shield program analyst, person with quadriplegia, power wheelchair user, worked on the 27th floor of One World Trade Center on 9/11

12. AZ SILC Ed Beyea Did not survive 9/11, Not prepared. no evacuation chair, no support buddy system Waiting in building area of refuge talking on cell phone when building collapsed.

13. AZ SILC Tony DiRienzi Power wheelchair user, Attended national conference, 800 Attendees – most with disabilities, 250+ wheelchair users.

14. AZ SILC Tony DiRienzi Meeting 5 th basement level, Fire 1 st basement level, Timely evacuation impossible, Action and expertise of Firefighters save the day.

15. AZ SILC People with Functional Needs are a diverse population that use equipment, services, and need accessible environments in order to maintain their independence.

16. AZ SILC Functional Categories include: Mobility, Sensory, Cognitive, Mental, and Multiple.

17. AZ SILC People with Disabilities are the majority of the Functional Needs Population

18. AZ SILC AZ Total Population = 6,392,017 People with Disabilities = 1,642,748 25.7% of Population

19. AZ SILC AZ Total Population = 6,392,017 Functional Needs Population 5.46% - Hard of Hearing = 349,004 4.25% - Low Vision = 271,661 8.03% - Difficulty in Walking = 513,279 0.72% - Wheelchair User = 46,023

20. AZ SILC Historically emergency preparedness has not adequately planned for People with Functional Needs.

21. AZ SILC 50% + of the fatalities associated with Katrina and its aftermath were People with Functional Needs.

22. AZ SILC Everyone, including People with Functional Needs, should benefit from the same level of safety and security in their communities and work environments.

23. AZ SILC Addressing Functional Needs in Emergency Preparedness Planning Save Lives Reduces stress on assets and resources during an emergency Helps Business Continuity, and It’s the Law

24. AZ SILC Legal Considerations The Rehab Act, 1973, Section 504 The Americans for Disabilities Act, 1990 Presidential Executive Order 13347, 2004 Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act, 2006

25. AZ SILC It is critical for employers to identify People with Functional who are in their workplace.

26. AZ SILC Employers’ opportunities to identify employees with Functional Needs: Before Employment Begins, On the Job, Employees with Obvious Needs.

27. AZ SILC Before employment begins and after job offer has been made but, before employment starts, Employers may ask; Will you require assistance during an emergency, and if so, what type of assistance will be necessary?

28. AZ SILC On the job: All employees may be asked to voluntarily self identify if will they require assistance in the event of an emergency, and If so, what type of assistance will they require.

29. AZ SILC Employees with obvious needs: Employers may ask what type of assistance an employee may need in the event of an emergency. Employers should not assume what type of assistance is needed, People with Functional Needs can best determine their needs.

30. AZ SILC To insure a safe work environment, in the event of emergency, employers must have procedures and systems in place for: Detection Notification Evacuation

31. AZ SILC Detection: Generally no functional needs considerations (exception manual pull stations) Automatic alarm system (e.g. heat/smoke detector) Security surveillance (e.g. video monitoring)

32. AZ SILC Notification: Alerts occupants that an emergency exists and some action is required. Functional Needs considerations should include a combination of sensory alert devices.

33. AZ SILC Primary Sensory Devices: Audible(e.g. horn, PA system), Visual (e.g. strobe, LED text message board), Tactile(e.g. small vibrator), and/or All in one(Cell Phones)

34. AZ SILC Evacuation Process with the greatest range of Functional Needs considerations. Emergency issues include: Circulation path to an area of refuge or public way, and Directions to and ability to travel through the circulation path.

35. AZ SILC Usable Circulation Path is a route that a person with a Functional Need can travel through to reach a place of safety i.e., area of refuge or public way.

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37. Area of Refuge: A designated place that serves as a temporary haven from the effects of a fire or other type of emergency.

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39. Area of Refuge: In multi-floor buildings usually stairwell, Secure doors designed to retard heat and/or fumes exposure, People with Functional Needs can be evacuated with assistance to a public way.

40. AZ SILC Directions to and through Usable Circulation Path (Way Finding): Visual (e.g., signage, lights) Audible (e.g., directional chirping) Tactile (e.g., dotted bricks)

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42. SILC, with the support of the AZ Department of Health Services, will conduct workshops around the state related to Emergency Services and Functional Needs..

43. AZ SILC To participate in a Functional Needs workshop contact either: Tony DiRienzi tony@azsilc.orgtony@azsilc.org Linda Jane Austen linda@azsilc.orglinda@azsilc.org