Are Emergency Preparedness Services Incorporated Into Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan?

Being able to protect oneself is a critical life skill—and equitable access to safety and protection is a civil right—so why aren't emergency plans consistently incorporated into IEPs & 504 Plans?

In 2014, a landmark settlement made it clear that emergency preparedness plans that exclude students with disabilities are both unacceptable and illegal. Schools must take reasonable steps to ensure students with disabilities can be safely evacuated, sheltered, and assisted in emergencies just like any other student.

The settlement followed a lawsuit by …