Disability Safety Toolkit (in English and Spanish)

The Disability Safety Toolkit was created to help people with disabilities

• Identify signs of abuse
• Know how to advocate for safer communities
• Identify resources in the community
• Develop plans to stay safe

Table of Contents

• Safety Tips for Self Advocates on Abuse and Neglect
• Abuse and Neglect in Schools, Institutions, and Group Homes
• Guardianship and Adult Protective Services: What You Need to Know
• Understanding Suicide and other Mental Health Problems
• Creating Safer Communities and Advocating for Change
• What to Do If You Get Lost
• My safety plan worksheet

These resources are also available in Spanish.

• SPA Disability Safety Abuso y Negligencia en Escuelas
• SPA Disability Safety Ante el abuso y la Negligencia
• SPA Disability Safety Comprensión de Suicidio y Consejos de Seguridad
• SPA Disability Safety Crear Comunidades más Seguras y Abogar por El Cambio
• SPA Disability Safety Que Hacer si se Pierde
• SPA Disability Safety Servicios de Tutela y Protección de Adultos
• Mi plan de seguridad