CAN-ASC-6.4 Emergency Measures

Information
Designation number
CAN/ASC-6.4
Priority area
Information and communication technologies
Status of the standard
Upcoming
Developed by
Accessibility Standards Canada
Publication date
August
2025
Table of contents
Technical committee members

To be established.

Areas of focus

Areas where people with disabilities may face barriers in emergency measures include:

  • emergency planning
  • inclusivity (i.e. people with disabilities participating in all aspects of emergency measures)
  • guidance (e.g. emergency preparedness guides for people with disabilities)
  • training (i.e. training for emergency policy makers, responders, employers, etc.)
  • communication (methods/technology)
  • shelters
  • services (i.e. service animals, assistive devices, etc.)
  • medical Assistance (i.e. medical supplies, equipment and devices, ground medical evacuations, etc.)
  • transportation
  • evacuation 

This standard is in development

The standards development process started on: TBD.

The public review period is scheduled to start on: TBD

The publication of the final standard is expected on: TBD