Buddy Program

Buddy ProgramTM

Effective Planning Saves Lives

An emergency is “...any unplanned event that can cause significant injuries, or even death, to employees, customers or the public; or that can shut down your business, disrupt operations, cause physical or environmental damage, or threaten the facility’s financial standing or public image.”

“Buddy Systems” are used in many high-rise commercial buildings to safely and expeditiously assist persons with disabilities to safety in the event of an emergency. It is accomplished by establishing a personal relationship between the employee requiring assistance and one or more of his/her co-workers, and is an essential component in your business’ life safety plan.

Accessibility Development Associates, Inc. (ADA, Inc.) has developed an Emergency Evacuation “Buddy Program™” to assist building owners and managers, as well as employers to develop an effective emergency evacuation program. The customization of ADA, Inc.’s “Buddy Program™” includes several key components:

· Review your organizations existing emergency evacuation materials and procedures. ADA, Inc. concentrates on effectively communicating and identifying issues of particular relevance to employees with disabilities. ADA, Inc. will provide recommendations to enhance the understanding and effectiveness of materials as they relate to emergency preparedness for people with disabilities.

· On-site review of the facility to determine what the building can support in terms of emergency communication, emergency means of egress, and evacuation.

· Research of the most current and effective products and equipment available for the safe rescue and evacuation of persons with all mobility, sensory, and hidden disabilities from commercial and small office buildings.

· Develop a Customized Buddy ProgramTM and train your employees in its use.

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