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If someone needs immediate help with cognitive disability evacuation, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Emergency evacuation for a person who may not understand alarms or follow complex instructions.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Calm simple words. One step. Comfort item. Hand if OK. Tell 112 needs.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Covering ears, repeating phrase, refusing stairs during drill.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Walking toward fire out of curiosity not malice.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Change in routine causes freeze or bolt — simplicity reduces harm.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Caregiver knows triggers — ask "what calms them?"
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say name + "We walk now. Safe."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Show picture exit symbol if used in their plan.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Count steps gamify if that works for them.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Avoid sirens close to ear — cover gently and move.
When and how to get professional help.
Person running toward traffic or smoke needs immediate rescue help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Predictable routine and picture cards help — force increases panic.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Cognitive disability, may not follow commands, location.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Request caregiver reunion at assembly.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT punish or shout — escalates.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT leave alone "because they refuse" in fire.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — People with intellectual disability cannot evacuate so wait for professionals always
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Many evacuate fine with simple supports — delay in fire kills. Calm one-step guidance works.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Abandonment in room assuming incapacity.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Seizure emergency
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person with known seizure disorder having prolonged or repeated seizure, or first unusual seizure.
Wheelchair evacuation
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire, flood, or attack requires moving a person who uses a wheelchair when elevator is unsafe.
Language barrier emergency
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Patient or caller speaks limited local language — need help calling 112 and explaining symptoms.
Oxygen failure
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Home oxygen concentrator failed, cylinder empty, or tubing disconnected — user breathless.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Injury if bolted into traffic — trauma care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Behavioral de-escalation after safe — not during exit.