Access and Functional Needs. Refers to persons who may have additional needs before, during and after an incident in functional areas, including but not limited to maintaining health, independence, communication, transportation, support, services, self-determination, and medical care. Individuals in need of additional response assistance may include those who have disabilities; live in institutionalized settings; are older adults; are children; are from diverse cultures; have limited English proficiency or are non-English speaking; or are transportation disadvantaged (U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency definition).
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Sources: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement