Public Education

People with disabilities

More than 61 million* Americans have a disability. The identity of the group of Americans with disabilities is constantly changing — at any moment we ourselves could become part of this group, for maybe a short time or maybe for a long time.

Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities

The latest edition of NFPA's Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities (PDF) provides guidance to building occupants and building managers in non-residential buildings on how to develop an emergency evacuation plan that is inclusive of people with disabilities. The information provided within the document, as well as the accompanying checklist, will assist in preparing evacuation plans to address the needs of building occupants with disabilities regarding their safe evacuation in emergencies. As with previous editions, this document has been developed by NFPA’s Disabilities Access Review and Advisory Committee (DARAC ).

*CDC, 2022

Free safety tip sheets

Home safety for people with disabilities

There’s no place like home. It is a place to relax, share laughs with family, and enjoy home cooked meals. But did you know that the majority of fire deaths occur in the home? Help everyone in the home stay safe from fire.

Download the safety tip sheet.

Smoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Working smoke alarms save lives. However, people who are deaf or hard of hearing may not be able to depend on the traditional smoke alarm to alert them to a fire.

Download the safety tip sheet.

In This Section

Educational materials NFPA offers a wealth of free educational materials for both consumers and public educators that deal directly with the safety needs of people with disabilities.
Safety videos in American Sign Language Safety tips for heating, cooking, electrical hazards and smoking in American Sign Language.