Transportation safety |
The Indiana University School of Medicine Automotive Safety Program provides a state-by-state listing of child safety passenger technicians |
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement on school bus transportation of children with special needs |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides information on child safety seats and federal motor vehicle safety standards and regulations |
Wheelchair transportation |
The University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Science provides information about wheelchairs |
Home safety |
Easter Seals provides information about home safety for individuals with disabilities easterseals.com/shared-components/document-library/a_safe_home_is_no_accident.pdf |
Safe Kids Worldwide provides videos and other resources about home safety for children with disabilities safekids.org/safetytips/field_age/special-needs/field_venues/home |
Fire safety |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Preparedness and Response resources |
American Red Cross Home Fire Safety (including fire safety plans) redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html |
The United States Fire Administration provides information on fire safety for people with disabilities (including fire safety plans) usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/at-risk-audiences/people-with-disabilities/ |
Respite |
The National Respite Network helps caregivers find respite services in their local area |
Prevention of maltreatment |
The AAP clinical report on maltreatment of children with disabilities |
The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides information about reporting of child abuse |
The state of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities provides information on prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals with disabilities |