Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities

OCCUPANT NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

No Special Requirements. People with cognitive disabilities can hear standard alarms and voice announcements and see visual indicators that warn of danger and the need to evacuate. However, the ability of a person with a cognitive disability to recognize and understand a fire alarm or other emergency notification systems and what they mean should be verified. If the person does not recognize and understand alarms, then plans for assistance need to be developed.