Are you Ready? Fire Emergency Evacuation for People with Disabilities
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday, October 14, 2016
Location:
Main Library
449 Broadway
Lecture Hall
Cambridge
Hosted by the Disability Law Center, the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities & the Cambridge Fire Department
The ADA has been in effect for more than 26 years, but emergency evacuation plans for people with physical disabilities have changed little. Join us for a discussion on current strategies for evacuation of individuals with disabilities in fire emergencies and new concepts that can be implemented.
This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Please register and request accommodations by October 7 at www.dlc-ma.org, or contact Amanda at the Disability Law Center at agasparonis@dlc-ma.org or 617.723.8455, x123
CART will be provided
Please note: Out of consideration for people with environmental illness and/or multiple chemical sensitivity, please refrain from using perfume or other scented products.
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Opening Remarks
Brian Gover, Deputy Chief, Cambridge Fire Department
Christine Griffin, Executive Director, Disability Law Center
Michael Muehe, Executive Director, Cambridge Commission For Persons With Disabilities
Presenters
Donald P. Bliss, Vice President Of Field Operations, National Fire Protection Association
J. William Degnan, New Hampshire State Fire Marshall/Director
Wayne D. Moore, Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Jensen Hughes
Agenda
10-10:15 Opening Remarks
10:15-12 Addressing Barriers Associated With Fire Life Safety Notification, J. William Degnan & Wayne D. Moore
12-1:00 Light Lunch Provided
1-2:00 Evacuation Strategies, Donald P. Bliss
2-3:00 Open Discussion