Emergency Planning for Students with Disabilities Factsheet (PEATC)

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Check out the Emergency Planning for Students with Disabilities Factsheet - Emergencies can be especially challenging for students with disabilities. A new Virginia law requires IEP teams to discuss safety during emergencies and, if needed, include supports and accommodations in the IEP. These may cover things like mobility assistance, communication tools, or sensory supports to help students stay safe and calm during drills or real events.

Families can help by sharing what’s worked — or what hasn’t — during past drills and by talking with the IEP or 504 team about what their child might need in different situations. Planning together helps ensure every child can access the same level of safety as their peers.