Barriers to the long-term recovery of individuals with disabilities following a disaster

• 2016

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• Laura Stough; Amy Sharp; J. Aaron Resch; Curt Decker; Nachama Wilker
PMID: 26577837DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12161

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The article examines how people with disabilities faced challenges after Hurricane Katrina. It describes five main barriers to their recovery: housing, transportation, employment, health issues, and accessing services. These obstacles were common for many survivors but were harder for those with disabilities. The study found that when recovery efforts did not consider the needs of disabled individuals, it slowed down their progress. To help everyone recover better in future disasters, it suggests creating accessible infrastructure and services that include all people.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Disasters; Employment; Disabled Persons; Health Services Accessibility; Housing; Natural Disasters; Transportation; Cyclonic Storms

Institutions: Texas A&M University; National Disability Rights Network

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