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Definition: Knowing and performing preventative procedures to maintain a safe environment; recognizing sudden, unexpected hazardous situations; and initiating emergency action to reduce the threat to health and safety (ie. ensuring safety when entering and exiting the home, identifying emergency contact numbers, and replacing items such as batteries in smoke alarms and light bulbs
Adaptive Strategies
Adaptive Strategies
Intervention Ideas
Intervention Ideas
SRALab LIFE Center Resources
SRALab LIFE Center Resources
Additional Information
Additional Information
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)- OT Toolkit
Small radio transmitter
Console attached to cell phone
Emergency response center
Wireless Doorbell
Notifies a loved one within the home that you need assistance
Recovering from a fall
Home assessment to identify hazards
Create Emergency Plan
If living alone, plan for someone to call at least 1x a day
Medical alert system with 24 hour access
Educate on Rest & Wait VS. Up & About Plan
OT Toolkit
Build an emergency kit
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
United Spinal Association Ready to Roll
CDC Health Emergency Preparedness
Self-defense education & training for at-risk populations
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