From World-Renowned Advocate Donna J. Jodhan – In Canada, Do Emergency Procedures Include Persons with Disabilities? – Barrier Free Canada

From World-Renowned Advocate Donna J. Jodhan – In Canada, Do Emergency Procedures Include Persons with Disabilities?

A split-panel illustration shows two contrasting emergency evacuation scenarios. On the left, under clear skies with a visible Canadian flag, a group calmly discusses an emergency plan posted on a wall near an exit; a man in a safety vest assists another man in a wheelchair down a ramp, while three others communicate and coordinate. On the right, chaos unfolds during an actual emergency; thick smoke fills the stairwell as elderly individuals struggle to descend—one using a walker, another gripping the railing—while a red alarm blares and a distressed man covers his ears, wincing in pain. A tattered Canadian flag and silhouettes in the smoky background heighten the sense of urgency.

In Canada, Do Emergency Procedures Include Persons with Disabilities? A common question is whether emergency procedures in Canada include persons with disabilities, and how … Continue reading From World-Renowned Advocate Donna J. Jodhan – In Canada, Do Emergency Procedures Include Persons with Disabilities?