CDS-E: Safety

Resources and References

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CDS-E: Safety

Resources:

Michael H. Minger (MHM) Foundation - Fire Safety for Students with Disabilities

The MHM Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness and standards of campus fire safety for all students and also address fire safety issues specific to individuals with disabilities. Their website includes a series of fire safety videos for students with disabilities. It reviews support strategies for individuals who may have difficulties with hearing, mobility, or vision impairments. MHM’s resource, Guide to Teaching Fire Safety to Students with Disabilities, provides tips and strategies to supporting adults with disabilities navigate fire safety.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - U.S Fire Administration

As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to support and strengthen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) stakeholders to prepare for, prevent, mitigate, and respond to all hazards. This online resource provides checklists, strategies, and tips to help navigate potential emergencies. It offers resources on safe cooking behaviors, what to do after a fire in a home setting, and common problems and causes associated with electrical fires. It provides tips on how to prevent and mitigate risks in the environment and how to safely evacuate during fire emergencies.

In Advance: A Practical Handbook for Emergency Planning

This resource is provided by Project Safe EV-AC (Evacuation and Accommodation of People with Disabilities). This resource guide provides information on developing evacuation plans in collaboration with and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. In includes information for many types of emergencies and disasters. It provides practical tips to support individuals with disabilities in overcoming the fear and anxiety associated with emergencies. It offers strategies for preparing and planning in the event of an emergency.

A Time to Act

This is a short video on the importance of fire prevention developed by the Centers for Disease Control. It contains many important tips for avoiding fire injuries.

Check out additional content in the College of Direct Support or in other DirectCourse curricula. Content most related to the materials in this lesson include:

• CDS-E: Individual Rights and Choice
• CDS-I: Teaching People with Developmental Disabilities
• CDS-E: Professional Documentation Practices
• CDS-E-S: Personal Care
• CDS: Cultural Competence
• CDS: Emergency Preparedness

References:

• Aberdeen City Council. (n.d.). Positive risk taking. United Kingdom. http://www.thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/Browse/safeguarding/?parent=8625&child=500 8.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). A time to act [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdQSfSGO5_g
• Congressional Fire Services Institute. (2002). Beyond solutions 2000: Advocating shared responsibilities for improved fire protection. http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/beyondsolutions2000.pdf.
• Consortium for the Educational Advancement of Travel Instruction. (2010). Travel instruction scope of practice. http://www.ceati-travelinstruction.org/
• Cornell University. (2012). Best Practices: De-cluttering Tips. (2012). Joan and Sanford Weill Medical College. Environmental Geriatrics. http://www.environmentalgeriatrics.com/home_safety/decluttering.html.
• FEMA. (2012). Disasters and emergencies. Be Informed. http://www.ready.gov/be-informed.
• Food Safety and Inspection Service. (May 2011). Barbecue and food safety. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Factsheets/Barbecue_Food_Safety/
• Goddard, M. C. & Valente, J. S. (1995). Safety begins at home. Injury prevention in the wellness lifestyle. A training guide. The University of Georgia, Family and Consumer Sciences Program Unit. Athens, GA.
• Home Safety Council. (2008). Safe at home. Preventing household dangers: A room-by-room guide. Home Safety Council. http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/AboutUs/ResourceCenter/rc_gh2008_w001.asp
• O'Connor, M. (2012). Ten simple steps to kitchen safety. HGTV. http://www.hgtv.com/kitchens/10-simple-steps-to-kitchen-safety/index.html.
• Iowa Department of Transportation. (2006). Safe driving manual. http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ods/dlmanual/section3.pdf.
• Manley, J. (2012). Understanding electrical fire safety. Fire extinguisher 101. http://www.fire-extinguisher101.com/article0705-electrical-fire-safety.html.
• Max, J. (2010, December 20). What to do if your car catches fire: Car fires are more common than you think. AOL Autos. http://autos.aol.com/article/what-to-do-if-your-car-catches-fire.
• National American Red Cross. (2007). Family caregiving: Be Red Cross ready. Safety Series Volume 1. http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/training/FamilyCaregiving.pdf.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (2012). Distracted driving. http://www.distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts/index.html.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (2012). Occupant protection. http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Occupant+Protection.
• North Carolina Department of Transportation. (2002). Vehicle safety checklist. http://www.ncdot.org/.
• Riches, D. (2012). Top 10 safety tips for barbecue grilling. The Spruce Eats. http://bbq.about.com/od/grillinghelp/tp/grillsafety.htm.
• Safety.com. (2012). Kitchen. http://www.safety.com/home-and-fire/kitchen/index.html.
• Safe Kids Worldwide. (2012). My safe home. Safe Kids Worldwide. http://mysafehome.org/search.php?term=bathroom.
• Stresing, D. (2012). Kitchen cleaning 101. Everyday Health. http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-home/kitchen-cleaning-101.aspx.
• Tschetter, L. (2020). Emergency preparedness (Version 2) [Online course]. In K. Foss & K. Dean (Eds.), College of Direct Support, Elsevier. https://www.directcourseonline.com/direct-support/
• Scaletta, K., & Olson, M. (2011). Safety at home and in the community (Version 2). [Online course]. http://directcourseonline.com/directsupport/.
• State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services. (2012). Fire safety training and information for support staff. http://www.ct.gov/dds/cwp/view.asp?a=12&q=440428.
• Taylor, M., Silver, J., Hewitt, A., & Nord, D. (2006). Health insurance portability and accountability act (Version 2) [Online course]. In S. O’Nell (Ed.), College of Direct Support, Elsevier. https://www.directcourseonline.com/direct-support/
• Texas A & M Extension Service. (2012). Bathroom safety for older people. Solutions for Health & Wellness. http://fcs.tamu.edu/families/aging/fall_prevention/pdf/bathroom-safety.pdf
• The Council on Quality and Leadership. (2007). Quality in practice: Safety. http://www.thecouncil.org/QIP_Safety.aspx.
• Valente, J., & Turner, P. (December 2009). Safety begins at home...in the bedroom. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ext/pubs/hace/HACE-E-79-2.pdf.
• van der Zande, I., (2017). Self-Protection for People with Disabilities. Kid Power International. https://www.kidpower.org/library/article/challenges/.