Protection and Inclusion of Persons with
Disabilities Emergency Response and Recovery Brochure

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كتيّب حول حماية الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة وكيفية دمجهم في المجتمع والاستجابة لحالات الطوارئ ومساعدتهم على التعافي

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Persons with Disabilities

Emergency Response Checklist

How to Protect and Include Persons with Disabilities in Beirut Emergency Response Checklist for Relief Workers and Volunteers
5 Steps for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Beirut Emergency Response: 1. Outreach Locate Register and follow up with those affected 2. Identify the needs by asking the right questions 3. Include Make sure relief aid is accessible to all 4. Support Provide Immediate support based on needs 5. Refer to specialized professionals
Persons with Disabilities Emergency Response Checklist Food and Items distribution - Reach Adopt appropriate measures to reach persons with disabilities in their homes Register Inform and Refer to appropriate organisations and professionals all persons with disabilities requiring complex nutrition and feeding support
Persons with Disabilities Emergency Response Checklist: Needs Assessment Mapping 1) Include Questions on disability in all needs assessment surveys or mapping initiative 2) Assess needs and the obstacles faced when accessing aid 3 )Use appropriate questions to identify people with disabilities living in each household 4) Ask about persons with disabilities who moved to other areas 5) Ask for consent before sharing personal information
6 Questions to Identify Persons with Disabilities: 1) Do you have difficulty seeing even if wearing glasses 2) Do you have difficulty hearing even if using a hearing aid 3)Using your usual language do you have difficulty communicating for example understanding or being understood 4) Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps 5) Do you have difficulty with self-care such as washing all over or dressing 6) Do you have difficulty remembering or concentrating
Persons with Disabilities Emergency Response Checklist: Protection from Abuse or Neglect: 1) Track record and monitor aid received by persons with disabilities 2) Establish complaint mechanisms to address violations 3) Involve local protection authorities 4) Establish a safe space for children with disabilities where possible 5) Report any abuse on Himaya hotline 03- 414964
Persons with Disabilities Emergency Response Checklist: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support: 1. Evaluate the traumatic state of persons with disabilities 2. Include persons with invisible disabilities such as chronic illness in needs assessment 3. Ensure psychosocial first aid is adapted to the needs of people with disabilities and their caregivers 4. Ensure psychosocial support is given by therapists trained on working with persons with disabilities
Persons with Disabilities Emergency Response Checklist: Health and Medical Assistance 1. Do not harm and avoid worsening the injury or disability 2. Assess replacement or repair needs of damaged or lost assistive devices 3. Ensure that mobile clinics are accessible and have qualified staff 4. Create a registry of medications needed by persons with disabilities 5. Ensure appropriate storage and safekeeping of medicine 6. Refer to specialized professionals as needed
Accessible Shelter and Housing Standards 1. Ramp along an existing stair entrance or zero step entrance 2. Accessible toilet and kitchen 3. Handrails on both sides along stairs and ramps 4. Slip resistant floor surfaces 5. Wall units shelves and wardrobes within reach for seated users 6. Tactile warnings on external stairs 7. Assistive devices to be provided whenever needed 8. Elevator when possible to accommodate wheelchair user with buttons within reach for seated users 9. Knee space under sinks and countertops 10. Corner adapted radius on countertop or table edges