As of late 2025, U.S. laws ensure safe emergency evacuation for individuals with disabilities, primarily through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act, which mandate reasonable accommodations like accessible routes and assistive devices in employment, public services, and facilities. The NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2024 edition) and ANSI/RESNA ED-1:2019 standard recommend areas of refuge and emergency stair travel devices (evacuation chairs) without universal mandates. OSHA requires inclusive employer plans, while states like California (AB 3098) mandate chairs in elderly care facilities.