1Cademy - An Increased Interest in the Effect of Disaster on Disabled Individuals

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An Increased Interest in the Effect of Disaster on Disabled Individuals

There was a dramatic increase in research following Hurricane Katrina
The Special Needs Assessment for Katrina Evacuees (SNAKE), commissioned by the National Organization on Disability investigated the outcomes of disabled individuals following the disaster
Researchers found many barriers and inequalities when it came to the quality of care post - Katrina, mainly in homeless shelters
For example, many elderly with physical and health conditions drowned following improper upkeep of facilities

Updated 2022-10-08

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