When Words are not Enough

[Accessible Emergency Information]

Communicating with individuals who have impaired communication skills
due to various physical, psycho-social, developmental, and or learning
disabilities can be extremely challenging to first responders at an
emergency scene. In fact, lack of communication ability between
emergency personnel and their patients can waste valuable time in
initial medical assessments, risk further injury to the patient,
require additional personnel to help with individual, and sometimes
compromise necessary treatment and or transport.

This program was created and funded by Woodside Fire Protection
District under a FEMA Grant.

Program Design: This program is designed as an educational tool for
the fire department's first responders, children in special education
classes, and other individuals who may have difficulty communicating
during emergencies because of a disability.

Program Components: Video - Manual - Symbol/Sign Booklet - Poster
Downloadable resources are on the site.
Go to :
http://www.woodsidefire.org/words.shtml