Persons with disabilities
In the event of an evacuation, persons with disabilities that prevent them from exiting the building should do the following: Heading link
In the event of an evacuation, persons with disabilities that prevent them from exiting the building should do the following:
- Proceed to the designated Area of Rescue Assistance or nearest stairwell if you can and wait there to be evacuated by a member of the UIC Police Department (UICPD) or an emergency responder.
- If possible, ask the Floor Coordinator or another person to accompany you to the stairwell. Ask the person to immediately inform UICPD and/or other emergency responders of your exact location (floor, stairwell number, etc.) once the person has evacuated.
- Once in the stairwell, call UICPD for help; if no help arrives in 5-10 minutes, call again. Be Persistent!
Assisting individuals with visual impairments Heading link
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Assisting Individuals with Visual Impairments
Most individuals with visual impairments will be familiar with their immediate work or study area. In an emergency situation:
- Announce the type of emergency; offer arm for guidance.
- Tell the person where you are going, obstacles you encounter.
- When you reach safety, ask if further help is needed.
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Assisting Individuals with Hearing Impairments
- Individuals with hearing impairments may not perceive emergency alarms; an alternative way to warn them is required:
- Flicker the lights to gain the person’s attention or indicate through gestures what is happening and what to do.
- Write a note with evacuation directions, such as: “Fire. Go out rear door to the right and down, NOW!”