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“ Under federal civil rights laws, sheltering services and facilities must be accessible to children and adults with disabilities. Sheltering and temporary housing of persons with disabilities must take place in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the person, which in most cases is the same setting people without disabilities enjoy. ”

“ Recipients are also reminded to take steps to ensure effective communication with impacted populations during response and recovery activities. See, Tips for Effectively Communicating with Protected Populations During Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. For individuals with disabilities, effective communication access means communication with people with disabilities that is as equally effective as communication with people without disabilities. ”