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ADA Guide for Local Governments
This guide, "Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities" is based on the American Disabilities Act requirements.
Accommodating People With Disabilities In Disasters: A Reference Guide To Federal Law

Summarizes equal access requirements for people with disabilities as they relate to disaster care, housing and human services. This guide explains how applicable Federal laws relate to government entities and non-government, private sector and religious organizations. Read the complete guide by clicking here.

Best Practices Tool Kit for State & Local Governments
This is a guide to ADA basics for state and local governments to comply with the act.
Disability Law: Know Your Rights
This site gives a general overview of disability laws and how they play a role in disaster planning.

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