Emergency Managers know disasters can impact the community in disproportionate ways and this is especially true for people with access and functional needs.  People with access and functional needs include but is not limited to: 

The purpose of the Access and Functional Needs Program is to integrate equity and inclusion in all phases of emergency management. This is accomplished through a whole community approach with emergency planners, disability advocates, social and human services professionals, public health officials and community leaders. This will create a more resilient Pierce County where people with access and functional needs can plan for, respond to and recover from all emergencies and disasters.