Getting It Wrong: An Indictment with a Blueprint for Getting It Right Disability Rights, Obligations and Responsibilities Before, During and After Disasters

• 2018

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• Marcie Roth; June Kailes; Melissa Marshall

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The text describes how people with disabilities are often overlooked during disasters. It highlights the need for better planning and support to protect their rights before, during, and after such events. The article provides a blueprint for improving disaster response by focusing on obligations and responsibilities towards disabled individuals. It emphasizes the importance of including disability rights in emergency plans to ensure safety and equal treatment for everyone affected by disasters.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Disabled Persons; Health Planning; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies

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