6.4. Emergency and Safety Design

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of an evacuation plan?

   Hint

   Think about why we need to exit buildings quickly during emergencies.

2. 2.

   Name one feature that makes fire alarms accessible.

   Hint

   Consider how people with hearing impairments could be alerted.

3. 3.

   What is a critical feature of fire alarms for inclusivity?

   • Sound only
   • Visual alerts only
   • Both sound and visual alerts

   Hint

   Consider how someone who is deaf would be informed during a fire.

4. 4.

   True or False: Evacuation plans should only cater to able-bodied individuals.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the diversity of people's needs in an emergency.

5. 5.

   Design an inclusive emergency evacuation plan for a school. What key features would you include, and how will they accommodate diverse needs?

   Hint

   Consider all possible scenarios where different needs must be met.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a local building's emergency preparedness in terms of disability access. What improvements would you recommend?

   Hint

   Think critically about the building's existing features and what gaps exist in inclusivity.