Disaster Preparedness for Providers-Module 2: Disability versus Access and Functional Needs

Module 2: Disability versus Access and Functional Needs

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Video Summary

Module 2 distinguishes between disabilities and access and functional needs (AFN). A disability is a physical or mental impairment limiting major life activities, like cerebral palsy. AFN refers to additional assistance required temporarily or permanently around disasters, applicable to broader groups without specific diagnoses. While all disabled individuals have AFN, not all with AFN are disabled. AFN includes those with temporary conditions, like a broken leg, or limited English proficiency and transportation access issues. This concept parallels the idea that all squares are rectangles, but not vice versa.

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In this module, you will learn the difference between disability versus access and functional needs.

Keywords

disabilities

access and functional needs

AFN

temporary conditions

transportation access