STairway Emergency Evacuation for Disabilities

An OEM Program Providing Disaster Equity and Access

The STEED program provided an Evac Chair and hands-on training (by Winter Semester 2024) to every LAUSD multi-story school to facilitate safe and effective emergency evacuation for all students, regardless of physical ability. An Evac Chair allows students with disabilities and health conditions to evacuate using the stairways in an emergency alongside their classmates, providing disaster equity and access for our students. All schools trained through STEED have received their Evac Chair. The STEED program is now complete.

Training Resources for Schools to Train Others at Their Site:

• STEED Evac Chair Training Agenda
• Evac Chair 300H Step by Step Operating Graphic
• Principal Evac Chair Shipment Letter
• Emergency Preparedness for Students with Disabilities Tips and Checklist
• Tips and Reminders for Conducting Evac Chair Training
• MyPLN Video Course (strongly recommended for everyone taking Evac Chair training): STEPS 210 "Assisting Students with Special Needs during an Emergency"