Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the EPIC Exchange on March 14, focused on disparities and vulnerabilities during disasters. Among the populations identified as facing increased risk are people with disabilities or mobility challenges, people facing homelessness, and LGBTQIA+.

While many aging services providers likely consider people with disabilities or mobility challenges in emergency planning, it is important to review your emergency plans to ensure accommodation of special needs of each of these identified populations. LeadingAge was recently notified of surveyor attentiveness to general considerations for transgender individuals in at least one state, and we encourage providers to review all policies and operations to ensure proper identification and accommodation of the needs of your unique community populations.