The DC Courts are allowed to ask employees to indicate if they will require assistance due to a disability or medical condition. Some employees may need assistance because of medical conditions that are not visually apparent. Others may have obvious disabilities or medical conditions but may not need assistance. The information that employees provide must be kept confidential and shared only with those who have responsibilities under the emergency evacuation plan. In addtition, the DC Courts may ask individuals who indicate a need for assistance to describe the type of assistance they think will be needed. Confidential follow-up conversations, if necessary, to obtain more detailed information are also permissible. The employer is entitled only to the information necessary for it to be prepared to provide assistance. It is not necessary for the DC Courts to know the details of an individual's medical condition. While the DC Courts generally are required to keep medical information about applicants and employees confidential, they can share medical information with first aid and safety personnel. This includes medical professionals, emergency coordinators, floor captains, colleagues who have volunteered to act as "buddies," building security officers who need to confirm that everyone has been evacuated, and other non-medical personnel who are responsible for ensuring safe evacuation. These individuals are entitled to only the information necessary to fulfill their responsibilities under the emergency evacuation plan.