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Those with Mobility Impairments Need More Adequate Disaster Plans
Amanda DaleNovember 4, 2011
Catherine Rooney Glen W. White
Researchers
Rooney at White are researchers at the Research Training Center on Independent Living at the University of Kansas
Mobility Impaired Experienced man-made or natural disaster Many had injuries such as: spinal cord
injuries, multiple sclerosis or arthritis
Participant Information
95% of participants experienced a disaster in an urban area!
“I was surprised that only 21 percent of participants said that their disaster experience led to increased participation in disaster preparedness within their home and community,” White said.
Room for Improvement
Better home and workplace evacuation plans
Better preparedness planning for public areas
Get involved in neighborhoods and community
Make a difference!
What Needs to Happen
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