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