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Are you Ready? Fire Emergency Evacuation for People with Disabilities

Location

Main Library
Lecture Hall
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Description

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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

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