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Lessons on making a personal safety plan

Plan for Access Needs: Use your plan and code word

Real moments. A few choices. Words that work.

Make a list of your needs. Practice the moment in a short Surefoot lesson.

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You're heading out with friends and want a safety plan that works with your disability.

You're at a party and need to leave, but you're not sure how to get home safely with your access needs.

What do you do?

  • Use your plan and code word
  • Try to find someone to help you

Recommended

Use your plan and code word

Identify barriers and plan around your needs, including communication, assistance, and evacuation or shelter.

Your next step

Make a list of your needs

Words you can use

“Can we plan how you'd reach me and help me get out?”

Sources: American Red Cross, CDC, CDC

If something is happening now

Call 911. Stay with the person and follow the dispatcher’s instructions.