Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Disaster Management

• 2021

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• Jeong-Hun Jang; Kyoo-Man Ha
PMID: 34356560DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fchildren8070581

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The article is about making sure children with disabilities are included in disaster plans. It describes how these children often face extra challenges during emergencies, like not being able to move quickly or needing special care. The article suggests ways to help, such as training for emergency workers and creating better communication methods. It also highlights the importance of involving families and communities in planning so that everyone knows what to do when a disaster happens. By doing this, it ensures that all children stay safe during emergencies.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Infectious Disease; Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Welfare; Developing Countries; Disaster Planning; International Agencies; Disabled Children; Developed Countries; Vulnerable Populations; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: YB Ophthalmic Clinic; Inje University

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