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Fire Safety For People With Disabilities
More than 43 million Americans have a disability. Those numbers are constantly changing; at any point, able-bodied people can become part of this group, for a short time or a long time. People with disabilities tend to be fiercely independent, but trying too hard to “fit in” can lead them to overlook their fire safety needs. In some cases, they may need help from a caregiver, neighbor or outside source to practice proper fire safety precautions. Many disabled people are older adults, the fastest-growing segment of our population who face a high risk for fire death and injury…Read More .
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